How to pronounce “mole”
Hear how “mole (Mexican chile and chocolate sauce)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican chile and chocolate sauce |
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| Syllables | mo · le (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.le/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: It has two syllables, "MOH-leh", not like the English word "mole".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Mi abuela prepara un mole delicioso.My grandmother makes a delicious mole.
El mole lleva chocolate y chiles.Mole has chocolate and chiles in it.
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