How to pronounce hacienda
Say it like hah-see-EN-duh. Hacienda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- hah
- see
- EN
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hacienda 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hacienda
American and British speakers say hacienda in essentially the same way: /ˌhɑsiˈɛndə/ in the US and /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/ in the UK.
British respelling: has-ee-EN-duh.
What does hacienda mean?
- A large homestead in a ranch or estate, usually in places where Colonial Spanish culture has had architectural influence.
Where does hacienda come from?
Borrowed from Spanish hacienda.
Words that rhyme with hacienda
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hacienda.
Questions about saying hacienda
How do you pronounce hacienda?
Say hah-see-EN-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɑsiˈɛndə/. In British English it is /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hacienda?
Hacienda has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: hah · see · EN · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say hacienda the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌhɑsiˈɛndə/ and the British form is /ˌhæsiˈɛndə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.