How to pronounce poncho
Say it like PON-choh. Poncho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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- PON
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poncho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of poncho
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PON-choh.
What does poncho mean?
- A simple garment, made from a rectangle of cloth, with a slit in the middle for the head.
- A similar waterproof garment, today typically of rubber with a hood.
Where does poncho come from?
Borrowed from Spanish poncho, from Quechua punchu.
Words that rhyme with poncho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poncho.
Questions about saying poncho
How do you pronounce poncho?
Say PON-choh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑntʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpɒntʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poncho?
Poncho has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · choh.
Is poncho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒntʃəʊ/ (PON-choh).