How to pronounce jaleo
Say it like hah-LAY-oh. Jaleo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY).
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US American/hɑˈleɪoʊ/hah-LAY-oh
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- hah
- LAY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jaleo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does jaleo mean?
noun
- A lively Andalusian dance.
- The clapping that accompanies it.
Where does jaleo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish jaleo.
Words that rhyme with jaleo
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Questions about saying jaleo
How do you pronounce jaleo?
Say hah-LAY-oh. The American pronunciation is /hɑˈleɪoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jaleo?
Jaleo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAY). Broken into parts: hah · LAY · oh.