How to pronounce rocoto
Say it like ruh-KOH-toh. Rocoto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- ruh
- KOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rocoto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rocoto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-KOH-toh.
What does rocoto mean?
- A kind of chili pepper of the species Capsicum pubescens grown in Peru and Bolivia.
Where does rocoto come from?
Borrowed from Spanish rocoto, from Quechua ruqutu.
Words that rhyme with rocoto
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Questions about saying rocoto
How do you pronounce rocoto?
Say ruh-KOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /rəˈkəʊtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rocoto?
Rocoto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: ruh · KOH · toh.
Is rocoto 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 /rəˈkəʊtəʊ/ (ruh-KOH-toh).