How to pronounce Oaxaca
Say it like wuh-HAK-uh. Oaxaca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAK).
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- wuh
- HAK
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oaxaca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Oaxaca
American and British speakers say Oaxaca in essentially the same way: /wəˈhækə/ in the US and /wəˈhækə/ in the UK.
British respelling: wuh-HAK-uh.
What does Oaxaca mean?
- A semihard white cheese from the Oaxaca region of Mexico.
Words that rhyme with Oaxaca
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Oaxaca.
Questions about saying Oaxaca
How do you pronounce Oaxaca?
Say wuh-HAK-uh. The American pronunciation is /wəˈhækə/. In British English it is /wəˈhækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Oaxaca?
Oaxaca has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAK). Broken into parts: wuh · HAK · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Oaxaca the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wəˈhækə/ and the British form is /wəˈhækə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.