How to pronounce aficionado
Say it like uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh. Aficionado has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH).
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- uh
- fish
- yuh
- NAH
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aficionado pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aficionado
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh.
What does aficionado mean?
- A person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a particular interest or activity (originally bullfighting); a fan or devotee.
Where does aficionado come from?
Borrowed from Spanish aficionado (“fan, amateur”), past participle of aficionar (“to inspire fondness in someone, to get someone interested in something”).
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Words that rhyme with aficionado
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Questions about saying aficionado
How do you pronounce aficionado?
Say uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh. The American pronunciation is /əˌfɪʃjəˈnɑdoʊ/. In British English it is /əˌfɪʃjəˈnɑːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aficionado?
Aficionado has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH). Broken into parts: uh · fish · yuh · NAH · doh.
Is aficionado 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 /əˌfɪʃjəˈnɑːdəʊ/ (uh-fish-yuh-NAH-doh).