How to Pronounce "kumquats"
word
KUHM-kwat
KUM-kwats
Definition
Kumquats are small, oval-shaped citrus fruits with sweet edible skin and tart flesh, often eaten whole or used in jams and desserts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəmkwɑt
British English
kˈʌmkwæts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-kwat
UK
KUM-kwats
Listen in Context
Kumquats are small and orange.
You can eat kumquats with the skin.
My grandmother makes jam from kumquats.
I've never tried kumquats before—are they sour or sweet?