How to pronounce descanso
Say it like deh-SKAHN-soh. Descanso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN).
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US American/dɛˈskɑnsoʊ/deh-SKAHN-soh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- deh
- SKAHN
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Descanso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- SKAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does descanso mean?
noun
- A cross placed at the site of a violent, unexpected death, in memoriam.“The highways of the USA are littered with descansos, silent reminders of automobile accidents.”
Where does descanso come from?
Borrowed from Spanish descanso (“place of rest, as of a funeral procession”).
Questions about saying descanso
How do you pronounce descanso?
Say deh-SKAHN-soh. The American pronunciation is /dɛˈskɑnsoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in descanso?
Descanso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKAHN). Broken into parts: deh · SKAHN · soh.