How to pronounce epazote
Say it like ep-uh-ZOH-tay. Epazote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- ep
- uh
- ZOH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Epazote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- epGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of epazote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ep-uh-ZOH-tay.
What does epazote mean?
- A pungent herb used in Latin-American cooking and tea making, and in folk medicine; Dysphania ambrosioides.
Where does epazote come from?
From Spanish epazote, from Classical Nahuatl epazōtl.
Questions about saying epazote
How do you pronounce epazote?
Say ep-uh-ZOH-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛpəˈzoʊteɪ/. In British English it is /ˌɛpəˈzəʊteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in epazote?
Epazote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ep · uh · ZOH · tay.
Is epazote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌɛpəˈzəʊteɪ/ (ep-uh-ZOH-tay).