How to pronounce chacmool
Say it like CHAHK-mohl. Chacmool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃɑkˌmoʊl/CHAHK-mohl
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- CHAHK
- mohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chacmool pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does chacmool mean?
noun
- A stylized, pre-Columbian Mesoamerican stone sculpture depicting a reclining male figure with the head raised and turned to one side, holding a small tray over the stomach.
Where does chacmool come from?
Borrowed from Yucatec Maya chak moʼol (“jaguar”, literally “red paw”).
Questions about saying chacmool
How do you pronounce chacmool?
Say CHAHK-mohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑkˌmoʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chacmool?
Chacmool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAHK). Broken into parts: CHAHK · mohl.