How to pronounce pinole
Say it like pee-NOH-lay. Pinole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH).
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- pee
- NOH
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pinole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pinole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pee-NOH-lay.
What does pinole mean?
- A coarse flour made from ground toasted maize kernels, often mixed with herbs, which may be eaten by itself or incorporated into drinks.
Where does pinole come from?
From Mexican Spanish pinole, from Classical Nahuatl pinolli (“flour, ground maize or chia”).
Questions about saying pinole
How do you pronounce pinole?
Say pee-NOH-lay. The American pronunciation is /piˈnoʊleɪ/. In British English it is /piːˈnəʊleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pinole?
Pinole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOH). Broken into parts: pee · NOH · lay.
Is pinole 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 /piːˈnəʊleɪ/ (pee-NOH-lay).