How to pronounce nacho
Say it like NACH-oh. Nacho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH).
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- NACH
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nacho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nacho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NACH-oh.
Other ways to say nacho
Nacho also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- NAH-choh /ˈnɑˌtʃoʊ/
What does nacho mean?
- A single tortilla chip from a dish of nachos.
Where does nacho come from?
Back-formation from nachos.
Questions about saying nacho
How do you pronounce nacho?
Say NACH-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈnæˌtʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nacho?
Nacho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NACH). Broken into parts: NACH · oh.
Is nacho 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 /ˈnætʃəʊ/ (NACH-oh).