How to pronounce Acapulco
Say it like ak-uh-PUUL-koh. Acapulco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUUL).
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- ak
- uh
- PUUL
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acapulco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Acapulco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ak-uh-PUUL-koh.
What does Acapulco mean?
- a port and fashionable resort city on the Pacific coast of southern Mexico; known for beaches and water sports (including cliff diving)
Questions about saying Acapulco
How do you pronounce Acapulco?
Say ak-uh-PUUL-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˌækəˈpʊlkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌækəˈpʊlkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Acapulco?
Acapulco has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUUL). Broken into parts: ak · uh · PUUL · koh.
Is Acapulco pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌækəˈpʊlkəʊ/ (ak-uh-PUUL-koh).