How to pronounce menudo
Say it like muh-NYOO-doh. Menudo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- muh
- NYOO
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Menudo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of menudo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: muh-NYOO-doh.
What does menudo mean?
- A traditional Mexican soup made with tripe and chili peppers.
- A traditional stew from the Philippines, made with sliced pork and calf's liver in tomato sauce.
Where does menudo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish menudo.
Words that rhyme with menudo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of menudo.
Questions about saying menudo
How do you pronounce menudo?
Say muh-NYOO-doh. The American pronunciation is /məˈnjudoʊ/. In British English it is /məˈnjuːdəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in menudo?
Menudo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: muh · NYOO · doh.
Is menudo 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 /məˈnjuːdəʊ/ (muh-NYOO-doh).