How to pronounce zapote
Say it like zuh-POH-tay. Zapote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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US American/zəˈpoʊteɪ/zuh-POH-tay
UK British/zəˈpəʊteɪ/zuh-POH-tay
- zuh
- POH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zapote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay 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 zapote
- 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: zuh-POH-tay.
What does zapote mean?
noun
- Alternative form of sapote (“fruit or tree”).
Questions about saying zapote
How do you pronounce zapote?
Say zuh-POH-tay. The American pronunciation is /zəˈpoʊteɪ/. In British English it is /zəˈpəʊteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zapote?
Zapote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: zuh · POH · tay.
Is zapote 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 /zəˈpəʊteɪ/ (zuh-POH-tay).