Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
querella
complaint
Latin America
Simplified: keh-REH-yah
IPA: ke'ɾe.ʝa
Spain
Simplified: keh-REH-yah
IPA: ke'ɾe.ʝa
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
que
  • qu like unaspirated k in sky (not key)
  • k sound without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
re
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
lla
  • ll like y in yes
  • y sound similar to English
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low