How to Pronounce "Quinoa"

Quinoa is pronounced ˈkiːnwɑː. It originates from Spanish. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Quinoa is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈkiːnwɑː.

Hard

🌐 Spanish word

IPA ˈkiːnwɑː

Syllables: qui·no·a

What does "Quinoa" mean?

noun

A grain crop grown for its edible seeds, originating from South America and high in protein.

Example: "I love adding quinoa to my salads for an extra boost of protein."

From Spanish quinoa, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'KEEN' like the word 'keen' then add 'WAAH' as in 'wah' while stressing the first syllable: KEEN-wah.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'kwin-oh-ah' due to the way it looks, but the correct pronunciation emphasizes the 'keen' sound instead.

💬 Example

I love adding quinoa to my salads for an extra boost of protein.

Quinoa is pronounced ˈkiːnwɑː. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Quinoa is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈkiːnwɑː.

Quinoa originates from Spanish. From Spanish quinoa, from Quechua kinwa or kinuwa.