How to pronounce chachalaca
Say it like chah-chuh-LAH-kuh. Chachalaca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- chah
- chuh
- LAH
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chachalaca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does chachalaca mean?
- Any of several cracid birds, of the genus Ortalis, limited to the Americas, that resemble the guans.
Where does chachalaca come from?
Late 19th century. From South American Spanish chachalaca, from Classical Nahuatl chachalacani (“tattler, gossiper”), from chāchalāni (“to make a hubbub, create an uproar”).
Words that rhyme with chachalaca
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Questions about saying chachalaca
How do you pronounce chachalaca?
Say chah-chuh-LAH-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃɑtʃəˈlɑkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chachalaca?
Chachalaca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: chah · chuh · LAH · kuh.