How to pronounce conquistador
Say it like kun-KEE-stuh-dor. Conquistador has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- kun
- KEE
- stuh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conquistador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of conquistador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-KEE-stuh-daw.
What does conquistador mean?
- A conqueror, but especially one of the Spanish soldiers that invaded Central and South America otherwise known as the doorways to the new world, in the 16th century and defeated the Incas and Aztecs.
Where does conquistador come from?
Borrowed from Spanish conquistador.
Questions about saying conquistador
How do you pronounce conquistador?
Say kun-KEE-stuh-dor. The American pronunciation is /kənˈkistədɔr/. In British English it is /kənˈkiːstədɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conquistador?
Conquistador has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: kun · KEE · stuh · dor.
Is conquistador pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈkiːstədɔː/ (kun-KEE-stuh-daw).