Proper Pronunciation Guide

queasy

[kwi zi]

Tips:

  • Pronounce the letters “qu” as /kw/.
  • Pronounce the letters “ea” and “y” both like the name of the letter “e”—
    /i/.
  • Pronounce the letter “s” as the voiced consonant
    /z/.

Practice Sentences:

He felt queasy after getting off the roller coaster.
She was queasy about giving her presentation to such a large audience.

Definition:

  • (adjective) Nervous, uneasy, nauseous, shaky, extremely uncomfortable; sort of like having butterflies in the stomach.

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