How to pronounce the letter Q

In Spanish words the letter q is followed by the vowel u.

The u is silent and is not pronounced. The qu sound before the vowels e/i is pronounced as in:

Queso

cheese

Tranquilo

calm

Note: the qu sound is the same as the c sound when it's placed in front of the vowels, a, o and u : 

ca , 
co  
cu


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