English pronunciation · Words Starting with Q
Quail Pronunciation
Quail is pronounced KWAYL, IPA /ˈkweɪl/.
KWAYL
US /ˈkweɪl/ · UK /ˈkweɪl/
Syllables: KWAYL (1 syllable)
noun and verb: A small ground-nesting game bird, or to shrink back in fear.
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Quail in a Sentence
- A pair of quail crossed the track in front of us.
- Quail eggs were served with salt and pepper.
- He did not quail under the questioning.
Common Mispronunciations of Quail
Not KWY-uhl
The ai is the ay of rain, and the word is one syllable. An eye sound produces something like quile.
Not KAYL
The u after q is not silent, so the opening cluster is kw. Dropping it leaves kale, a vegetable.
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