How to pronounce hidalgo
Say it like huh-DAL-goh. Hidalgo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL).
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- huh
- DAL
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hidalgo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of hidalgo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hih-DAL-goh.
What does hidalgo mean?
- A member of the Spanish nobility, especially one without a title.
Where does hidalgo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish hidalgo.
Questions about saying hidalgo
How do you pronounce hidalgo?
Say huh-DAL-goh. The American pronunciation is /həˈdælˌɡoʊ/. In British English it is /hɪˈdælɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hidalgo?
Hidalgo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAL). Broken into parts: huh · DAL · goh.
Is hidalgo 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 /hɪˈdælɡəʊ/ (hih-DAL-goh).