How to pronounce kumquat
Say it like KUHM-kwaht. Kumquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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US American/ˈkʌmkwɑt/KUHM-kwaht
UK British/ˈkʌmkwɒt/KUHM-kwot
- KUHM
- kwaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kumquat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kwahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of kumquat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KUHM-kwot.
What does kumquat mean?
noun
- A small, orange citrus-like fruit which is native to Asia (Citrus japonica, syn. Fortunella japonica).
Questions about saying kumquat
How do you pronounce kumquat?
Say KUHM-kwaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmkwɑt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmkwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kumquat?
Kumquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · kwaht.
Is kumquat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkʌmkwɒt/ (KUHM-kwot).