How to pronounce pachuco
Say it like puh-CHOO-koh. Pachuco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO).
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- puh
- CHOO
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pachuco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pachuco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-CHOO-koh.
What does pachuco mean?
- A Mexican American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.
- An argot spoken by that group, sometimes known as caló.
Where does pachuco come from?
From Mexican Spanish pachuco (“flashily dressed”).
Questions about saying pachuco
How do you pronounce pachuco?
Say puh-CHOO-koh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈtʃukoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈtʃuːkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pachuco?
Pachuco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHOO). Broken into parts: puh · CHOO · koh.
Is pachuco 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 /pəˈtʃuːkəʊ/ (puh-CHOO-koh).