How to Pronounce Taco

To pronounce "taco", say TAC-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɐːkəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈtɐːkəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “taco”

"taco" has 2 syllables: tac-o. It rhymes with socko and mako, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: tocco — easy to mix up when writing.

What does taco mean?

noun

A Mexican snack food; a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled), with typically some type of meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables (usually tomatoes and lettuce, as served in the United States, and cilantro, onion, and avocado, as served in México) and salsa.
The vulva.

verb

To fold or cause to buckle in half, similar to the way a taco is folded.

Synonyms

pink taco

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Words that rhyme with taco

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

socko mako jocko hocco conoco smoko zocco troco glauco ciriaco masako aldaco

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "taco"?▾

"Taco" has 2 syllables: tac · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "taco"?▾

The IPA transcription of "taco" is /ˈtɐːkəʊ/.

What does "taco" mean?▾

Taco: A Mexican snack food; a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled), with typically some type of meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables (usually tomatoes and lettuce, as served in the United States, and cilantro, onion, and avocado, as served in México) and salsa.

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