How to pronounce “tlacoyo”
Hear how “tlacoyo (oval stuffed masa cake)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | oval stuffed masa cake |
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| Syllables | tla · co · yo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CO. |
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| IPA | /tla.ˈko.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Keep the tl together: tlah-KOH-yoh, not "tuh-la-COY-o".
- y sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Compré un tlacoyo de frijol en el mercado.I bought a bean tlacoyo at the market.
Los tlacoyos llevan nopales y queso.Tlacoyos come with cactus and cheese.
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