How to Pronounce Quinoa
Quinoa
ˈkɪn.oʊ.ə
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Definition
Quinoa is a small, round seed that people cook and eat like rice or cereal.
Examples
- I cooked quinoa for dinner because it is healthy and tasty.
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Words With Similar Sounds
Dynamo
'daɪnə,moʊ
The old bicycle was equipped with a dynamo to power the lights.
Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| quinoa salad | collocation | QUI-noa SAL-ad | I made a fresh quinoa salad for lunch. |
| cook quinoa | collocation | COOK QUI-noa | She knows how to cook quinoa perfectly. |
| quinoa bowl | collocation | QUI-noa BOWL | He ordered a quinoa bowl with veggies. |
| quinoa flakes | collocation | QUI-noa FLAKES | Quinoa flakes are great for breakfast cereals. |
Fun Fact
Quinoa comes from the Quechua word 'kinwa,' reflecting its ancient cultivation by Andean civilizations over 5,000 years ago as a staple 'mother grain' before European contact.
Word Family
noun
quinoa
A grain-like seed that is cooked and eaten as food, often used as a healthy alternative to rice or pasta.
"I like to cook quinoa for dinner because it is healthy and tasty."
adjective
quinoa (used attributively)
Related to or made from quinoa.
"She bought quinoa flour to bake gluten-free bread."
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