How to pronounce machismo
Say it like mah-CHEEZ-moh. Machismo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEZ).
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- mah
- CHEEZ
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Machismo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- CHEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of machismo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ma-CHIZ-moh.
What does machismo mean?
- An excessive masculine pride, exaggerated masculinity.
- Male chauvinism, misogyny.
Where does machismo come from?
First attested 1940, from American Spanish machismo, from Spanish macho (“male”), + suffix -ismo (“-ism”).
Questions about saying machismo
How do you pronounce machismo?
Say mah-CHEEZ-moh. The American pronunciation is /mɑˈtʃizmoʊ/. In British English it is /mæˈtʃɪzməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in machismo?
Machismo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHEEZ). Broken into parts: mah · CHEEZ · moh.
Is machismo 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 /mæˈtʃɪzməʊ/ (ma-CHIZ-moh).