How to Pronounce Pachuco

To pronounce "pachuco", say PACH-uc-o — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈt͡ʃuːkəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

pachuco

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pəˈt͡ʃuːkəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “pachuco”

"pachuco" has 3 syllables: pach-uc-o.

What does pachuco mean?

noun

  1. A Mexican-American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.
  2. An argot spoken by that group, sometimes known as caló.

Related words

chukepochovatocholopuchitoamigochicopochismo

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pachuco"?▾

"Pachuco" has 3 syllables: pach · uc · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "pachuco"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pachuco" is /pəˈt͡ʃuːkəʊ/.

What does "pachuco" mean?▾

Pachuco: A Mexican-American, especially a juvenile delinquent in the Los Angeles area.

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