How Do You Spell QIAS?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ɪəz] (IPA) 
The word "qias" is spelled with a "q" instead of a "k" because it is derived from a language that uses the Arabic script, which has a different character for the "q" sound. The phonetic transcription for "qias" is /kiː.ɑs/, with the first sound being a long "ee" sound, followed by a soft "ah" sound, and ending with a "s" sound. While the spelling may seem unusual to English speakers, it is important to acknowledge and respect the unique phonetic and linguistic characteristics of different languages.
