How to pronounce caballero
Say it like kab-uh-YER-oh. Caballero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YER).
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US American/ˌkæbəˈjɛroʊ/kab-uh-YER-oh
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- kab
- uh
- YER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caballero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kabGive 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.
- YERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does caballero mean?
noun
- A horseman, particularly in the Latin American context
- A Spanish gentleman.
- A Spanish line dance.
Where does caballero come from?
Borrowed from Spanish caballero.
Words that rhyme with caballero
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caballero.
Questions about saying caballero
How do you pronounce caballero?
Say kab-uh-YER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæbəˈjɛroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caballero?
Caballero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (YER). Broken into parts: kab · uh · YER · oh.