How to pronounce bachata
Say it like buh-CHAH-tuh. Bachata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH).
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US American/bəˈtʃɑtə/buh-CHAH-tuh
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- buh
- CHAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bachata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does bachata mean?
noun
- A genre of music originating in the Dominican Republic.
- A style of dance accompanying this music.
Where does bachata come from?
From Caribbean Spanish bachata (“party, good time”).
Words that rhyme with bachata
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Questions about saying bachata
How do you pronounce bachata?
Say buh-CHAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈtʃɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bachata?
Bachata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH). Broken into parts: buh · CHAH · tuh.