How to pronounce tabasco
Say it like tuh-BAS-koh. Tabasco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/təˈbæskoʊ/tuh-BAS-koh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- tuh
- BAS
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tabasco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does tabasco mean?
noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Tabasco (hot sauce).“Robbie adores it when Heather puts tabasco on food.”
- A tabasco pepper.“Louisiana is a major producer of tabascos.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tabasco sauce
- red pepper
Words that rhyme with tabasco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tabasco.
Questions about saying tabasco
How do you pronounce tabasco?
Say tuh-BAS-koh. The American pronunciation is /təˈbæskoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tabasco?
Tabasco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAS). Broken into parts: tuh · BAS · koh.