Native Phrase Lab
WillowbrookWord 74 of 100 · Food and drink
How to pronounce quinoa
/ˈkiːnwɑː/ British English
KEEN·wah
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
kwi·NO·a
✓ Say
KEEN·wah
My tip
Just 2 beats: KEEN-wah.
In a sentence
This salad has quinoa in it.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KEEN-wah.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce quinoa?
In British English, quinoa is pronounced /ˈkiːnwɑː/. Say it like this: KEEN-wah. Just 2 beats: KEEN-wah.
How many syllables are in quinoa?
When you say it, quinoa has 2 syllables: KEEN-wah. The strong beat is the first one, KEEN.