How to Pronounce Tamales

To pronounce "tamales", say TAM-al-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

TAM-al-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “tamales”

"tamales" has 3 syllables: tam-al-es. It rhymes with follies and lollies, if that helps it stick.

What does tamales mean?

noun

  1. Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.

Synonyms

humitatamal

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Words that rhyme with tamales

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follieslolliesvolleysdolliesjolliestrolleyscolliesholliessomaliswalliesbalisbengalis

Related words

tortillasenchiladasmenudotacosburritoschurrosfajitasgordita

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tamales"?▾

"Tamales" has 3 syllables: tam · al · es.

What does "tamales" mean?▾

Tamales: Mexican dish of cornmeal dough shell filled with various ingredients (e.g. chopped beef, pork, sweet filling) then steamed in corn husks.

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