How to pronounce “tejate”
Hear how “tejate (Oaxacan maize and cacao drink)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | Oaxacan maize and cacao drink |
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| Syllables | te · ja · te (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: JA. |
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| IPA | /te.ˈxa.te/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Say teh-HAH-teh, not "teh-JAHT".
- 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 tejate se sirve en jícaras.Tejate is served in gourd bowls.
Compré tejate en Oaxaca.I bought tejate in Oaxaca.
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