How to pronounce caudillo
Say it like kaw-DIL-oh. Caudillo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL).
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- kaw
- DIL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caudillo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of caudillo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kaw-DIL-oh.
What does caudillo mean?
- A leader.
- A military dictator, especially one ruling in Spain, Portugal or Latin America.
Where does caudillo come from?
From Spanish caudillo, from Late Latin capitellum, based on Latin caput, capitis (“head”).
Words that rhyme with caudillo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caudillo.
Questions about saying caudillo
How do you pronounce caudillo?
Say kaw-DIL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔˈdɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːˈdɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caudillo?
Caudillo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIL). Broken into parts: kaw · DIL · oh.
Is caudillo 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 /ˌkɔːˈdɪləʊ/ (kaw-DIL-oh).