Learn How to Pronounce oaxaca
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
oaxaca
Definition:
(nou) a city of southeastern Mexico
Learn more about:oaxaca
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: oaxaca
Learn Individual Sounds
Break oaxaca down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say oaxaca in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say oaxaca in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with oaxaca.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of oaxaca pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many learners mispronounce "Oaxaca" by using typical English vowels like /oʊ/ or /æ/. The standard pronunciation, borrowed from Spanish, is /wɑːˈhɑː.kə/ in American English and often /wəˈhæk.ə/ in British English. Tip: Focus on the open "ah" vowels, keeping them broad and consistent.
- Stress placement mistakes: Some speakers incorrectly stress the first syllable, saying "WAH-xa-ca" (/ˈwɑːksə/). The correct stress is on the second syllable: /wɑːˈhɑː.kə/ (US) or /wəˈhæk.ə/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the "HA" part to maintain accuracy.
- Misinterpreting the "x": Learners often pronounce the "x" as /ks/, but in Spanish it represents a voiceless /h/ sound here, giving /wɑːˈhɑː.kə/. Tip: Replace "x" with a smooth /h/ sound when saying the word.
- Mispronouncing the final "a": Some end the word with a tense /eɪ/ ("Oaxacay") or with a strong /ɑː/ ("Oaxacah"). The correct ending is a relaxed schwa /ə/, making it /wɑːˈhɑː.kə/. Tip: Keep the final syllable short and unstressed, like the "a" in "sofa."
- Ignoring regional variation: Pronunciation may shift slightly depending on dialects of English or Spanish. In Mexican Spanish it is /waˈxaka/, while in English contexts you will often hear /wɑːˈhɑː.kə/. Tip: Be aware of the context and mirror native Spanish speakers when possible