Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce guacamole

gwah-kuh-MOH-lee - four syllables, stress on 'MOH'

US/ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli/

ɡwɑːmoʊli

UK/ˌɡwɑːkəˈməʊli/

ɡwɑːməʊli

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Common mistake

The 'gua-' is 'gwah', and there are four syllables - not 'GACK-uh-mole'.

What “guacamole” means

An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices, common to Mexican cuisine and often served with tortilla chips.

In a sentence

  • Guacamole is a creamy avocado dip often served with tortilla chips.
  • We added lime juice and cilantro to the homemade guacamole.

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