How to pronounce cuesta
Say it like KWES-tuh. Cuesta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES).
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- KWES
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuesta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuesta
American and British speakers say cuesta in essentially the same way: /ˈkwɛstə/ in the US and /ˈkwɛstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWES-tuh.
What does cuesta mean?
- A hill or ridge with a gentle slope on one side, and a steep slope on the other.
Where does cuesta come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cuesta (“slope”).
Words that rhyme with cuesta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuesta.
Questions about saying cuesta
How do you pronounce cuesta?
Say KWES-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkwɛstə/. In British English it is /ˈkwɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuesta?
Cuesta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KWES). Broken into parts: KWES · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say cuesta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkwɛstə/ and the British form is /ˈkwɛstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.