How to pronounce “qué”
Hear how “qué (what)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | what |
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| Syllables | qué (1) |
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| Stress | One syllable, so there is nothing to choose. |
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| IPA | /ˈke/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The u is silent: KEH, not "KWAY".
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
¿Qué quieres?What do you want?
¿Qué hora es?What time is it?
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