How to pronounce gaucho
Say it like GOW-choh. Gaucho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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- GOW
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gaucho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gaucho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOW-choh.
What does gaucho mean?
- A cowboy of the South American pampas.
Where does gaucho come from?
Borrowed from Spanish gaucho, of uncertain origin.
Questions about saying gaucho
How do you pronounce gaucho?
Say GOW-choh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊtʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gaucho?
Gaucho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · choh.
Is gaucho 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 /ˈɡaʊtʃəʊ/ (GOW-choh).