How to pronounce sapodilla
Say it like sap-uh-DIL-uh. Sapodilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIL).
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- sap
- uh
- DIL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapodilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sapodilla
American and British speakers say sapodilla in essentially the same way: /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/ in the US and /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sap-uh-DIL-uh.
What does sapodilla mean?
- A long-lived evergreen tree, Manilkara zapota, native to the New World tropics.
- The edible fruit of this tree.
Where does sapodilla come from?
From Spanish sapodilla, from Nahuatl tzapocuahuitl.
Words that rhyme with sapodilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapodilla.
Questions about saying sapodilla
How do you pronounce sapodilla?
Say sap-uh-DIL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/. In British English it is /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapodilla?
Sapodilla has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIL). Broken into parts: sap · uh · DIL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say sapodilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/ and the British form is /ˌsæpəˈdɪlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.