How to pronounce ponchos
Say it like PON-chohz. Ponchos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON).
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US American/ˈpɑntʃoʊz/PON-chohz
UK British/ˈpɒntʃəʊz/PON-chohz
- PON
- chohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ponchos 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.
- chohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ponchos
- 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-chohz.
What does ponchos mean?
noun
- plural of poncho How to pronounce poncho
Questions about saying ponchos
How do you pronounce ponchos?
Say PON-chohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑntʃoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈpɒntʃəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ponchos?
Ponchos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PON). Broken into parts: PON · chohz.
Is ponchos 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 /ˈpɒntʃəʊz/ (PON-chohz).