Loanword · Quechua · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Quinoa/2-syl/
/ˈkiːn.wɑː/
From Quechua *kinwa* or *kinuwa*. An ancient grain from the Andes. Domesticated around 3,000–4,000 years ago.
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ˈkiːn.wɑː — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Quinoa?
Quinoa is pronounced /ˈkiːn.wɑː/ — "QUIN-oa" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Quinoa?
Quinoa has 2 syllables: QUIN-oa. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Quinoa?
The first syllable — "QUIN" — carries primary stress: /ˈkiːn.wɑː/.
Where does the word Quinoa come from?
Quinoa is a Quechua loanword — From Quechua *kinwa* or *kinuwa*. An ancient grain from the Andes. Domesticated around 3,000–4,000 years ago..
Is Quinoa pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Quinoa is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Quinoa?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: QUIN—OA. Stress the first syllable loudly.