How do you pronounce "cacao"?

In American English: /kəˈkeɪoʊ/ (kuh-KAY-oh). In British English: /kˈakaʊ/ (K). In Canadian English: /kəˈkeɪoʊ/ (kuh-KAY-oh). In Australian English: /kˈakaʊ/ (K).

Is "cacao" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈkeɪoʊ/ (kuh-KAY-oh), while in British English it's /kˈakaʊ/ (K).

How to Pronounce "cacao"

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cacao

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/kəˈkeɪoʊ/

kuh-KAY-oh

Syllable Breakdown

kəca·keɪc·oʊao

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