How to pronounce "quello" in English
ˈkwɛloʊ
KWE·loh
Primary stress: KWE
Hear native speakers say quello in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “quello”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KWE
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
loh
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("KWE"). Elevate your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "quello" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“So, if we say quello aglio, people look at you like, "Where do you come from?"”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“esperienze in orchestre jazz e sinfoniche quello che davvero è cambiato in me è la”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“little bump here into the Veno in a town called Quello Mom I'm writing on the chalkboard at Harvard University I just want you to”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“investment in the infrastructure Raquelle quello is playing dual role which works with media akshay's a fellow of the lemon center and participate in”— StanfordWatch clip
“comedian a starry Marlon contingent and every store TVs and so the confusion para a to talk esto viene con legato a quello che le retour Kusano”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“Yes, it would be quello aglio and then Let me write it down, actually.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “quello”
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So, if we say quello aglio, people look at you like, "Where do you come from?"
Hear it in context: “quello”
8 clipsThe English word “quello” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈkwɛloʊ (phonetic respelling: KWE-loh). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (KWE · loh), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (KWE). Grammatically, “quello” functions as a pronoun. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “quello” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks, Harvard University.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @16:25
“Let me write it down, actually. So, if we say quello aglio, people look at you like, "Where do you come from?" United States? What we do”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:51
“in piccoli locali piano e voce fino alle esperienze in orchestre jazz e sinfoniche quello che davvero è cambiato in me è la sinfoniche”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #3 · @26:39
“from Hello right here in this exact area actually where's my chalk there's a little bump here into the Veno in a town called Quello Mom I'm writing on the chalkboard at Harvard University I just want you to Quello Mom I'm writing on the chalkboard at Harvard University I just want you to”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #4 · @23:46
“about some of his perspectives on the importance of training as well as investment in the infrastructure Raquelle quello is playing dual role which works with media akshay's a fellow of the lemon center and participate in which works with media akshay's a fellow of the lemon center and participate in”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @3:48
“under maybe even Upper Canada no problem attic on the side gigolo jihad Queen comedian a starry Marlon contingent and every store TVs and so the confusion para a to talk esto viene con legato a quello che le retour Kusano confusion para a to talk esto viene con legato a quello che le retour Kusano”
Definition & Meaning: “quello”
- An Italian demonstrative pronoun meaning that or that one.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Non voglio questo vestito, preferisco quello.”
- “So, if we say quello aglio, people look at you like, "Where do you come from?"”
- “esperienze in orchestre jazz e sinfoniche quello che davvero è cambiato in me è la”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “quello”
- Pronunciation:
- KWE-loh
- Syllables:
- KWE · loh
- Written Hyphenation:
- quel · lo
- Primary stress:
- KWE
- IPA:
- ˈkwɛloʊ
- Hear it in context
- quello
Words that Rhyme with “quello”
-ɛloʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"quello" (⁄ˈkwɛloʊ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "quello" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about quello
How do you pronounce “quello”?
“quello” is pronounced ⁄ˈkwɛloʊ⁄ (KWE-loh). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “quello”?
“quello” has 2 syllables: KWE · loh.
Where is the stress in “quello”?
The primary stress in “quello” is on “KWE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “quello” mean?
An Italian demonstrative pronoun meaning that or that one.
How can I hear “quello” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “quello” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “quello”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).