How to pronounce qua
Say it like KWAH. Qua is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/kwɑ/KWAH
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- KWAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Qua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does qua mean?
preposition
- as; in the capacity of; acting as
- The cawing sound of a crow.
Where does qua come from?
From Latin quā (“in the capacity of”).
Words that rhyme with qua
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Questions about saying qua
How do you pronounce qua?
Say KWAH. The American pronunciation is /kwɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in qua?
Qua is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAH.