How to pronounce Mexican
Say it like MEK-suh-kun. Mexican has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- suh
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mexican pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Mexican
American and British speakers say Mexican in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛksəkən/ in the US and /ˈmɛksɪkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEK-sih-kun.
What does Mexican mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Mexico
- of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants“Mexican food is hot”
Questions about saying Mexican
How do you pronounce Mexican?
Say MEK-suh-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛksəkən/. In British English it is /ˈmɛksɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mexican?
Mexican has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · suh · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say Mexican the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛksəkən/ and the British form is /ˈmɛksɪkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.