How to pronounce zapateo
Say it like zah-puh-TAY-oh. Zapateo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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US American/ˌzɑpəˈteɪoʊ/zah-puh-TAY-oh
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- zah
- puh
- TAY
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zapateo 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does zapateo mean?
noun
- A competitive stamping dance with percussive footwork, historically popular among the gauchos of South America.
Where does zapateo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish zapateo.
Words that rhyme with zapateo
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Questions about saying zapateo
How do you pronounce zapateo?
Say zah-puh-TAY-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌzɑpəˈteɪoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zapateo?
Zapateo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: zah · puh · TAY · oh.