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Quasimodo

Pronunciation


Pronunciation

qu-

Description

The "qu-" sound in Pinyin has no English equivalent. The "u" in it is pronounced as "ü". The "q" in Pinyin is pronounced differently than the English "q", instead using the middle of the tongue and a puff of aspirated air to produce the sound.

Association


Association

Quasimodo

Explanation

The name [qu-] Quasimodo also begins with the letters "qu", so we choose him to represent this final. However, the "qu" in [qu-] Quasimodo is not pronounced the same as the "qu" in Pinyin. [qu-] Quasimodo is a fictional character from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. He has a hunched back, a giant wart that covers his left eye, and is deaf. He is hated for his deformities, but he is kind at heart. Learn more about Quasimodo

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