Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce guacamole
gwah-kuh-MOH-lee - four syllables, stress on 'MOH'
US/ˌɡwɑːkəˈmoʊli/
ɡwɑːkəmoʊli
UK/ˌɡwɑːkəˈməʊli/
ɡwɑːkəməʊli
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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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