How to pronounce azulejo
Say it like ah-thoo-LAY-hoh. Azulejo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ah
- thoo
- LAY
- hoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azulejo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of azulejo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ath-oo-LAY-hoh.
What does azulejo mean?
- A painted tin-glazed ceramic tile of a kind found in Spain and Portugal, often arranged to form geometric patterns.
Where does azulejo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish azulejo.
Questions about saying azulejo
How do you pronounce azulejo?
Say ah-thoo-LAY-hoh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑθuˈleɪˌhoʊ/. In British English it is /æθuːˈleɪhəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azulejo?
Azulejo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ah · thoo · LAY · hoh.
Is azulejo 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 /æθuːˈleɪhəʊ/ (ath-oo-LAY-hoh).