How to Pronounce Cacao

To pronounce "cacao", say CAC-ao — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cacao

"cacao" has 2 syllables: cac-ao. It rhymes with mayo and ayo, if that helps it stick.

What does cacao mean?

noun

  1. A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.
  2. This tree's seed, the cocoa bean.

Words that rhyme with cacao

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cacao"?

"Cacao" has 2 syllables: cac · ao.

What is the IPA transcription of "cacao"?

The IPA transcription of "cacao" is /kəˈkeɪ̯əʊ̯/.

What does "cacao" mean?

Cacao: A tree, Theobroma cacao, whose seed is used to make chocolate.

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