How to pronounce “queso Oaxaca”
Hear how “queso Oaxaca (Mexican stringy melting cheese)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
queso OaxacaKEH-soh wah-HAH-kah
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Mexican stringy melting cheese |
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| Syllables | que · so oa · xa · ca (5) |
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| IPA | /ˈke.so wa.ˈxa.ka/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Oaxaca is "wah-HAH-kah"; the x sounds like H.
- x is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- 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: J, G and X · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El queso Oaxaca se derrite muy bien.Oaxaca cheese melts really well.
Compré queso Oaxaca para las quesadillas.I bought Oaxaca cheese for the quesadillas.
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