How to pronounce quisquous
Say it like KWIS-kwus. Quisquous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIS).
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- KWIS
- kwus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quisquous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of quisquous
American and British speakers say quisquous in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɪskwəs/ in the US and /ˈkwɪskwəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIS-kwus.
What does quisquous mean?
- Hard to deal with; dubious; of people: having a character difficult to assess.
Where does quisquous come from?
Shared with quisquis and quiscoskos; from Latin quisquis (“whosoever”) or by reduplication of Latin quis (“of what kind”).
Questions about saying quisquous
How do you pronounce quisquous?
Say KWIS-kwus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɪskwəs/. In British English it is /ˈkwɪskwəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quisquous?
Quisquous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWIS). Broken into parts: KWIS · kwus.
Do Americans and Brits say quisquous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɪskwəs/ and the British form is /ˈkwɪskwəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.