How to pronounce sapote
Say it like suh-POH-tee. Sapote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- suh
- POH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sapote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sapote
- 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: suh-POH-tee.
What does sapote mean?
- The soft, edible fruit of various South American trees, including the sapodilla.
- Manilkara zapota, sapodilla, naseberry, native to Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Belize, and possibly El Salvador.
- Pouteria campechiana, yellow sapote, native to Mexico and Central America.
Where does sapote come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zapote, from a Nahuan language, from Proto-Nahuan *ȼapo-tl.
Words that rhyme with sapote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sapote.
Questions about saying sapote
How do you pronounce sapote?
Say suh-POH-tee. The American pronunciation is /səˈpoʊti/. In British English it is /səˈpəʊtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sapote?
Sapote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: suh · POH · tee.
Is sapote 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 /səˈpəʊtiː/ (suh-POH-tee).