How to pronounce habanero
Say it like hah-buh-NER-oh. Habanero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER).
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- hah
- buh
- NER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Habanero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of habanero
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hah-buh-NER-oh.
What does habanero mean?
- An intensely spicy chili pepper, Capsicum chinense.
Where does habanero come from?
Borrowed from Spanish habanero.
Words that rhyme with habanero
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of habanero.
Questions about saying habanero
How do you pronounce habanero?
Say hah-buh-NER-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑbəˈnɛroʊ/. In British English it is /ˌhɑːbəˈnɛrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in habanero?
Habanero has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NER). Broken into parts: hah · buh · NER · oh.
Is habanero 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 /ˌhɑːbəˈnɛrəʊ/ (hah-buh-NER-oh).