How to pronounce aguacate
Say it like AG-wuh-kayt. Aguacate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG).
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- AG
- wuh
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aguacate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of aguacate
American and British speakers say aguacate in essentially the same way: /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/ in the US and /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AG-wuh-kayt.
What does aguacate mean?
- a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed
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Questions about saying aguacate
How do you pronounce aguacate?
Say AG-wuh-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aguacate?
Aguacate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AG). Broken into parts: AG · wuh · kayt.
Do Americans and Brits say aguacate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæɡwəˌkeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.