How to pronounce vaquero
Say it like vah-KER-oh. Vaquero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER).
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US American/vɑˈkɛroʊ/vah-KER-oh
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- vah
- KER
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vaquero pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does vaquero mean?
noun
- A cowboy; a herdsman.
Where does vaquero come from?
From Spanish vaquero (“cowherd”), from vaca (“cow”).
Words that rhyme with vaquero
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Questions about saying vaquero
How do you pronounce vaquero?
Say vah-KER-oh. The American pronunciation is /vɑˈkɛroʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vaquero?
Vaquero has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KER). Broken into parts: vah · KER · oh.