How to pronounce taqueria
Say it like tah-kuh-REE-uh. Taqueria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
- tah
- kuh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taqueria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of taqueria
American and British speakers say taqueria in essentially the same way: /ˌtɑkəˈriə/ in the US and /ˌtækəˈriːə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tak-uh-REE-uh.
What does taqueria mean?
- A restaurant specializing in tacos and other Mexican food.
Where does taqueria come from?
Borrowed from Spanish taquería.
Words that rhyme with taqueria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taqueria.
Questions about saying taqueria
How do you pronounce taqueria?
Say tah-kuh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɑkəˈriə/. In British English it is /ˌtækəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taqueria?
Taqueria has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: tah · kuh · REE · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say taqueria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɑkəˈriə/ and the British form is /ˌtækəˈriːə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.