How to pronounce “pulque”
Hear how “pulque (fermented agave drink)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | fermented agave drink |
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| Syllables | pul · que (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: PUL. |
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| IPA | /ˈpul.ke/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Two syllables, "POOL-keh"; the final e is not silent.
- qu sounds like k; the u is silent.
- 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
El pulque es una bebida antigua.Pulque is an ancient drink.
Probé pulque de guayaba.I tried guava pulque.
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