How to pronounce "quién" in English
kwɪn
KWIN
Primary stress: KWIN
Hear native speakers say quién in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “quién”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KWIN
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "quién" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "quién" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "quién" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "quién" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "quién is" sounds like "quién-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "quién" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Quiero decir, ¿quién es ella para decirme que algo andaba mal?”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“¿Quién aquí cree que es posible hacerlo?”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“¿Quién puede hacer un poco magia?”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “quién”
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Quiero decir, ¿quién es ella para decirme que algo andaba mal?
Hear it in context: “quién”
16 clipsThe English word “quién” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kwɪn (phonetic respelling: KWIN). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KWIN), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “quién” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 16 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “quién” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:39
“Recuerdo estar consumido por tanta ira y vergüenza. Quiero decir, ¿quién es ella para decirme que algo andaba mal? Pero ahora entiendo completamente su reacción.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @0:47
“Vamos a lanzarnos al espacio exterior. ¿No es increíble? ¿Quién aquí cree que es posible hacerlo? Levanten la mano. Exactamente.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @7:30
“Tenemos que salvarnos a nosotros mismos. ¿Quién puede hacer un poco magia? Bueno, como les dije, no soy maga.”
Definition & Meaning: “quién”
- A quintuplet.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Quiero decir, ¿quién es ella para decirme que algo andaba mal?”
- “¿Quién aquí cree que es posible hacerlo? Levanten la mano.”
Pronounce: “quién”
- Pronunciation:
- KWIN
- Syllables:
- KWIN
- Written Hyphenation:
- quin
- Primary stress:
- KWIN
- IPA:
- kwɪn
- Hear it in context
- quién
Synonyms: “quién”
Hear words related in meaning to “quién” in real video clips:
Words that Rhyme with “quién”
-ɪnWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"quién" (⁄kwɪn⁄) 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, "quién" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about quién
How do you pronounce “quién”?
“quién” is pronounced ⁄kwɪn⁄ (KWIN). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “quién”?
The primary stress in “quién” is on “KWIN”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “quién” mean?
A quintuplet.
How can I hear “quién” used in real sentences?
This page has 16 real-world video examples of “quién” 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 “quién”?
Single-syllable words like "quién" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "quién" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.