How to pronounce tejolote
Say it like tay-huh-LOH-tay. Tejolote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- tay
- huh
- LOH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tejolote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tejolote
- 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: tay-huh-LOH-tay.
What does tejolote mean?
- A stone pestle used in Mexican cuisine, often cylindrical in shape and used with a molcajete.
Where does tejolote come from?
Borrowed from Spanish tejolote.
Questions about saying tejolote
How do you pronounce tejolote?
Say tay-huh-LOH-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˌteɪhəˈloʊteɪ/. In British English it is /ˌteɪhəˈləʊteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tejolote?
Tejolote has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: tay · huh · LOH · tay.
Is tejolote 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 /ˌteɪhəˈləʊteɪ/ (tay-huh-LOH-tay).