How to pronounce “Oaxaca”
Hear how “Oaxaca (Mexican state and city)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican state and city |
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| Syllables | oa · xa · ca (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: XA. |
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| IPA | /wa.ˈxa.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say wah-HAH-kah. The x is a Spanish j sound and the O at the start blends into a w.
- x 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
Oaxaca es famosa por su comida.Oaxaca is famous for its food.
Vamos a Oaxaca en diciembre.We're going to Oaxaca in December.
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