How to pronounce cabildo
Say it like kuh-BIL-doh. Cabildo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL).
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- kuh
- BIL
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cabildo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cabildo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-BIL-doh.
What does cabildo mean?
- A local government council in some Spanish-speaking communities.
- A town hall in some Spanish-speaking countries.
Where does cabildo come from?
From Spanish cabildo, from Latin capitulum.
Questions about saying cabildo
How do you pronounce cabildo?
Say kuh-BIL-doh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈbɪldoʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈbɪldəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cabildo?
Cabildo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIL). Broken into parts: kuh · BIL · doh.
Is cabildo 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 /kəˈbɪldəʊ/ (kuh-BIL-doh).