How to pronounce quaw
Say it like KWAW. Quaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of quaw
American and British speakers say quaw in essentially the same way: /kwɔ/ in the US and /kwɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWAW.
What does quaw mean?
- Alternative form of quag (“swamp”).
Words that rhyme with quaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quaw.
Questions about saying quaw
How do you pronounce quaw?
Say KWAW. The American pronunciation is /kwɔ/. In British English it is /kwɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaw?
Quaw is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWAW.
Do Americans and Brits say quaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɔ/ and the British form is /kwɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.