How to pronounce gauchos
Say it like GOW-chohz. Gauchos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW).
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US American/ˈɡaʊtʃoʊz/GOW-chohz
UK British/ˈɡaʊtʃəʊz/GOW-chohz
- GOW
- chohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gauchos 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.
- chohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gauchos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOW-chohz.
What does gauchos mean?
noun
- plural of gaucho How to pronounce gaucho
- Calf-length trousers with flared legs.
Questions about saying gauchos
How do you pronounce gauchos?
Say GOW-chohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡaʊtʃoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈɡaʊtʃəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gauchos?
Gauchos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOW). Broken into parts: GOW · chohz.
Is gauchos 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 /ˈɡaʊtʃəʊz/ (GOW-chohz).