How to pronounce pozole
Say it like puh-SOH-lay. Pozole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- puh
- SOH
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pozole 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.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pozole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-SOH-lay.
What does pozole mean?
- A traditional Mexican soup, made from hominy, pork, chilli and other ingredients.
Where does pozole come from?
From Spanish pozole, from Classical Nahuatl pozolli (“stew of maize kernels”).
Questions about saying pozole
How do you pronounce pozole?
Say puh-SOH-lay. The American pronunciation is /pəˈsoʊˌleɪ/. In British English it is /pəˈsəʊleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pozole?
Pozole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: puh · SOH · lay.
Is pozole 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 /pəˈsəʊleɪ/ (puh-SOH-lay).