Words starting with qu-

quality, question, quarter… Say /kw/, not just “k”!

1Listen and repeat

In English, qu sounds /kw/, like in “quick”: round your lips as if you were going to say “w”. Quality is /ˈkwɒləti/, not “kalité” like in French!

    2Find the stressed syllable

    Listen to each word and click the syllable that is louder and longer.

    The rule: Most of these words are stressed on the first syllable: QUALity, QUEStion. Watch out for the three exceptions: quadRANgular, QueBEC and quinTESsence.

    3Listen and write

    Listen and type the word you hear, then press Enter or click Check.