How to pronounce quebracho
Say it like keh-BRAH-choh. Quebracho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAH).
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- keh
- BRAH
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quebracho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- BRAHSay 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 quebracho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kih-BRAH-choh.
What does quebracho mean?
- Any of several trees of southern South America with produce very hard wood rich in tannin, especially those of the genus Schinopsis.
- The wood of these trees.
- The bark of these trees, formerly used in treating fever.
Where does quebracho come from?
Borrowed from Spanish quebracho, from quebrar (“to break”) + hacha (“axe”).
Words that rhyme with quebracho
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Questions about saying quebracho
How do you pronounce quebracho?
Say keh-BRAH-choh. The American pronunciation is /kɛˈbrɑtʃoʊ/. In British English it is /kɪˈbrɑːtʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quebracho?
Quebracho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRAH). Broken into parts: keh · BRAH · choh.
Is quebracho 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 /kɪˈbrɑːtʃəʊ/ (kih-BRAH-choh).