How to Pronounce "aztec"
word
ˈæzˌtɛk
AZ-tek
ˈæzˌtɛk
AZ-tek
Definition
Aztec refers to a group of indigenous people who lived in central Mexico before the Spanish conquest, and also to their powerful empire and culture, especially during the 14th to 16th centuries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæzˌtɛk
British English
ˈæzˌtɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ-tek
UK
AZ-tek
Listen in Context
The Aztec empire was in central Mexico.
Many Aztec ruins are now tourist attractions.
The Aztec language was called Nahuatl.
Some Aztec traditions are still celebrated in Mexico today.