How to pronounce Mexico
Say it like MEK-suh-koh. Mexico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK).
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- MEK
- suh
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mexico 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.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Mexico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEK-sih-koh.
What does Mexico mean?
- A country in North America, located south of the United States, and northwest of Guatemala and Belize from Central America. Official name: United Mexican States.
Where does Mexico come from?
English Mexico Borrowed from Spanish México, from Classical Nahuatl Mēxihco, a place-name referring to the Mēxihcah (Mexica/Aztecs).
Questions about saying Mexico
How do you pronounce Mexico?
Say MEK-suh-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛksəˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛksɪˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mexico?
Mexico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEK). Broken into parts: MEK · suh · koh.
Is Mexico 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 /ˈmɛksɪˌkəʊ/ (MEK-sih-koh).