How to pronounce huevo
Say it like WAY-voh. Huevo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY).
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- WAY
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huevo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of huevo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: WAY-voh.
What does huevo mean?
- An egg.
Where does huevo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish huevo (“egg; testicle”).
Questions about saying huevo
How do you pronounce huevo?
Say WAY-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huevo?
Huevo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAY). Broken into parts: WAY · voh.
Is huevo 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 /ˈweɪvəʊ/ (WAY-voh).