How to pronounce picador
Say it like PIK-uh-dor. Picador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK).
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- PIK
- uh
- dor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Picador pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of picador
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PIK-uh-daw.
What does picador mean?
- A lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador.“I saw the picador lance the bull.”
Where does picador come from?
Borrowed from Spanish picador (“stinger”).
Questions about saying picador
How do you pronounce picador?
Say PIK-uh-dor. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪkədɔr/. In British English it is /ˈpɪkədɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in picador?
Picador has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIK). Broken into parts: PIK · uh · dor.
Is picador pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɪkədɔː/ (PIK-uh-daw).