How to pronounce abuela
Say it like ahb-WAY-luh. Abuela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY).
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US American/ɑbˈweɪlə/ahb-WAY-luh
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- ahb
- WAY
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abuela pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahbKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does abuela mean?
noun
- A Hispanic grandmother.
Where does abuela come from?
Borrowed from Spanish abuela.
Words that rhyme with abuela
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Questions about saying abuela
How do you pronounce abuela?
Say ahb-WAY-luh. The American pronunciation is /ɑbˈweɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abuela?
Abuela has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAY). Broken into parts: ahb · WAY · luh.