How to pronounce nopales
Say it like noh-PAH-lez. Nopales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- noh
- PAH
- lez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nopales pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nopales
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-PAH-lez.
What does nopales mean?
- The leaves of a prickly pear cactus, as used in Mexican cooking.
Where does nopales come from?
From Spanish nopales, plural of nopal.
Questions about saying nopales
How do you pronounce nopales?
Say noh-PAH-lez. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈpɑlɛz/. In British English it is /nəʊˈpɑːlɛz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nopales?
Nopales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: noh · PAH · lez.
Is nopales 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 /nəʊˈpɑːlɛz/ (noh-PAH-lez).