How to pronounce Quinoa in English

Quinoa is pronounced KEEN-wah (IPA /ˈkiːnwɑː/). Skip the 'w' sound from 'qu' and glide 'KEEN-wah' in two beats.

IPA: /ˈkiːnwɑː/

Syllables: KEEN · wah

Common ESL mistake: Speakers say 'kwin-OH-ah' treating 'qu' as /kw/ and the 'oa' as two syllables.

Tip: Skip the 'w' sound from 'qu' and glide 'KEEN-wah' in two beats.

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