quarry

How to Split "quarry" into Syllables

The word quarry is divided into 2 syllables: quar·ry. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• quar — 1st syllable
• ry — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of quarry:

• IPA: /ˈkwɒɹ.i/

📖 Definitions

1. quarry (third-person singular simple present quarries, present participle quarrying, simple past and past participle quarried)
2. quarry (countable and uncountable, plural quarries)

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English quarere, from Medieval Latin quarreria (1266), literally a “place where stones are squared”, from Old French quarrière (compare modern French carrière), from Vulgar Latin *quadraria, from Latin quadrō (“I square”), itself from quadra (“a square”), from quattuor (“four”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kʷetwóres (“four”). From Middle English quyrre, querre, quirre, from Anglo-Norman quiree (“entrails of deer placed on the hide and given to dogs...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down quarry into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare quarry with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
quarry	2	quar·ry
quizzer	2	quizz-er
Qiqihar	3	qi-qi-har
Quaker	2	quak-er
quasar	2	qua-sar

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to quarry:

qua, quad, quay, quack, quaff, quail, quake, quaky.