How to pronounce quassia
Say it like KWAH-shuh. Quassia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH).
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- KWAH
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quassia 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quassia
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KWOSH-ee-uh.
What does quassia mean?
- Any of several tropic trees, of the genus Quassia, having scarlet flowers.
- The bitter substance quassin extracted from its bark.
Where does quassia come from?
From the genus name translingual Quassia, named after Surinamese physician and botanist Graman Quassi.
Words that rhyme with quassia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quassia.
Questions about saying quassia
How do you pronounce quassia?
Say KWAH-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɑʃə/. In British English it is /ˈkwɒʃiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quassia?
Quassia has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWAH). Broken into parts: KWAH · shuh.
Is quassia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈkwɒʃiə/ (KWOSH-ee-uh).