Why is choir pronounced quire?

“Quire” is the reason that “choir” is pronounced “quire.” Because they’re the same word. “Choir” is simply spelled weirdly. The ultimate root of “choir/quire” is the Latin “chorus,” meaning “company of dancers,” “singers in church,” or the place or area reserved for singers in a church.

How do you pronounce the name Choir?

Is the L silent in tortilla?

The word Tortilla comes from the Spanish word torta – meaning round cake. Because of its Spanish origins, the double ‘l‘ in tortilla is pronounced ‘ya’. Repeat after us: Tor-tee-ya. Now you’ve got it!

What is the difference between choir and Quire?

Quire and choir are two words that are pronounced in the same way but are spelled differently and have different meanings. They are homophones. The word quire is derived from the Latin word quaterni, which means four each. A choir is a group of singers that practices and performs together, especially in a church.