How to pronounce “mojo”
Hear how “mojo (Cuban garlic citrus sauce)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Cuban garlic citrus sauce |
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| Syllables | mo · jo (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: MO. |
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| IPA | /ˈmo.xo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The j is an H sound: "MOH-hoh".
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: J, G and X · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El mojo lleva naranja agria y ajo.Mojo has sour orange and garlic.
Marinamos el cerdo en mojo.We marinated the pork in mojo.
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