How to pronounce zamacueca
Say it like zah-muh-KWAY-kuh. Zamacueca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAY).
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US American/ˌzɑməˈkweɪkə/zah-muh-KWAY-kuh
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- zah
- muh
- KWAY
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zamacueca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does zamacueca mean?
noun
- An ancient colonial dance and music that originated in the Viceroyalty of Peru, taking its roots from African, Spanish, and Andean rhythms.
Where does zamacueca come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zamacueca.
Words that rhyme with zamacueca
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Questions about saying zamacueca
How do you pronounce zamacueca?
Say zah-muh-KWAY-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɑməˈkweɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zamacueca?
Zamacueca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWAY). Broken into parts: zah · muh · KWAY · kuh.