How to pronounce quelea
Say it like KWEE-lee-uh. Quelea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE).
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- KWEE
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quelea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quelea
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: KWEE-leer.
What does quelea mean?
- The African weaverbird (genus Quelea).
Where does quelea come from?
From Latin quelea, coined as a specific name by Linnaeus; of uncertain etymology but possibly related to Late Latin qualea (“quail”).
Words that rhyme with quelea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quelea.
Questions about saying quelea
How do you pronounce quelea?
Say KWEE-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwiliə/. In British English it is /ˈkwiːlɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quelea?
Quelea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWEE). Broken into parts: KWEE · lee · uh.
Is quelea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈkwiːlɪə/ (KWEE-leer).