How to pronounce quillaia
Say it like kwuh-LAY-uh. Quillaia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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- kwuh
- LAY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quillaia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quillaia
American and British speakers say quillaia in essentially the same way: /kwəˈleɪə/ in the US and /kwəˈleɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kwuh-LAY-uh.
What does quillaia mean?
- An extract from the bark of the soapbark tree, Quillaja saponaria, used as a food additive.
Where does quillaia come from?
After the genus Quillaja, from Mapudungun quillai.
Words that rhyme with quillaia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quillaia.
Questions about saying quillaia
How do you pronounce quillaia?
Say kwuh-LAY-uh. The American pronunciation is /kwəˈleɪə/. In British English it is /kwəˈleɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quillaia?
Quillaia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: kwuh · LAY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say quillaia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwəˈleɪə/ and the British form is /kwəˈleɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.