How to pronounce guacamole
Say it like gwah-kuh-MOH-lee. Guacamole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- gwah
- kuh
- MOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Starts with 'gwah': 'gwah-kuh-MOH-lee'.
Guacamole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gwahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does guacamole mean?
- An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices, common to Mexican cuisine and often served with tortilla chips.
Where does guacamole come from?
Borrowed from Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli (from āhuacatl (“avocado”) + mōlli (“sauce; broth”)).
Words that rhyme with guacamole
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Questions about saying guacamole
How do you pronounce guacamole?
Say gwah-kuh-MOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡwɑkəˈmoʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guacamole?
Guacamole has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: gwah · kuh · MOH · lee.