How to pronounce nachos
Say it like NAH-chohz. Nachos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH).
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- NAH
- chohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nachos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of nachos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NACH-ohz.
What does nachos mean?
- A Mexican dish of tortilla chips, covered in melted cheese and sometimes other ingredients.
- plural of nacho How to pronounce nacho
- Alternative form of naches.
Where does nachos come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish nachos, from Nacho.
Questions about saying nachos
How do you pronounce nachos?
Say NAH-chohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɑtʃoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈnætʃəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nachos?
Nachos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NAH). Broken into parts: NAH · chohz.
Is nachos 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 /ˈnætʃəʊz/ (NACH-ohz).