How to pronounce quamash
Say it like KWAH-mash. Quamash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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US American/ˈkwɑmæʃ/KWAH-mash
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- KWAH
- mash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quamash 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.
- mashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does quamash mean?
noun
- Dated form of camas.
Where does quamash come from?
Borrowed from Chinook Jargon qamaš.
Questions about saying quamash
How do you pronounce quamash?
Say KWAH-mash. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑmæʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quamash?
Quamash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · mash.