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How do you spell Quinoa?

Correct spelling

quinoa

From Quechua 'kinwa' - remember the silent 'u' and no 'h' at end.

Why is quinoa spelled this way?

From Quechua kinwa. An Andean grain-like seed. Three syllables: KEEN-wah. Not 'quinoah' or 'keenwa'. The qu makes a 'k' sound, not 'kw' as in 'queen'.

Common misspellings of quinoa

keenwaquinoahkinoaqueenoa

Example

She added protein-rich quinoa to her salad for a nutritious lunch.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell quinoa?+
The correct spelling is "quinoa". From Quechua 'kinwa' - remember the silent 'u' and no 'h' at end.
Is it keenwa or quinoa?+
The correct spelling is "quinoa", not "keenwa".

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