How to pronounce ranchera
Say it like rahn-CHER-uh. Ranchera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHER).
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- rahn
- CHER
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranchera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- CHERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does ranchera mean?
- A traditional Mexican song performed solo with a guitar.
- A female ranch or rancho owner
- A female ranch or rancho worker
Where does ranchera come from?
Borrowed from Spanish ranchera (in Spanish the ending "a" usually is for feminine terms, like in this case, because originally is an adjective for música and/or canción, which are feminine nouns).
Words that rhyme with ranchera
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranchera.
Questions about saying ranchera
How do you pronounce ranchera?
Say rahn-CHER-uh. The American pronunciation is /rɑnˈtʃɛrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranchera?
Ranchera has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHER). Broken into parts: rahn · CHER · uh.