How to pronounce caracole
Say it like KAR-uh-kohl. Caracole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR).
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- KAR
- uh
- kohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caracole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of caracole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KAR-uh-kohl.
What does caracole mean?
- A half-turn performed by a horse and rider in dressage.
- A spiral staircase.
- To execute a caracole.
Where does caracole come from?
Borrowed from French caracole (noun, literally “snail's shell”), caracoler (verb).
Questions about saying caracole
How do you pronounce caracole?
Say KAR-uh-kohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈkærəkoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈkærəkəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caracole?
Caracole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAR). Broken into parts: KAR · uh · kohl.
Is caracole 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 /ˈkærəkəʊl/ (KAR-uh-kohl).