How to Pronounce Quern

To pronounce "quern", say QUERN — one syllable, IPA /kwɜːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kwɜːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quern”

"quern" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with terne and kerne, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: quorn — easy to mix up when writing.

What does quern mean?

noun

  1. A mill for grinding corn, especially a hand-mill made of two circular stones.

verb

  1. To grind; to use a quern.

Words that rhyme with quern

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ternekerneshernscernfernequorn

Related words

beehivekerncornmillmillstonemillbuhrmillgrinderyflourmill

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quern"?▾

"Quern" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quern"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quern" is /kwɜːn/.

What does "quern" mean?▾

Quern: A mill for grinding corn, especially a hand-mill made of two circular stones.

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