How to pronounce tamales
Say it like tuh-MAH-leez. Tamales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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US American/təˈmɑliz/tuh-MAH-leez
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- tuh
- MAH
- leez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tamales 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.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does tamales mean?
noun
- plural of tamal
- plural of tamale How to pronounce tamale
Where does tamales come from?
From Spanish tamales.
Words that rhyme with tamales
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tamales.
Questions about saying tamales
How do you pronounce tamales?
Say tuh-MAH-leez. The American pronunciation is /təˈmɑliz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tamales?
Tamales has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: tuh · MAH · leez.