How Do You Spell TURQUISSA?
Pronunciation: [tɜːkwˈɪsə] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Turquissa" is unusual and may be confusing to some. The IPA phonetic transcription of the word is /tɜːkwɪsə/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "er" sound, and the "q" in the second syllable represents a "kw" sound. The final "a" is pronounced as a schwa sound. "Turquissa" is a variation of the word "turquoise," which refers to a blue-green gemstone or a color in the same hue.
