How to Pronounce "tamale"
word
təˈmɑːli
tuh-MAH-lee
tˈæmeɪl
ta-MAYL
Definition
A tamale is a traditional Latin American food made of masa (corn dough) filled with meats, cheese, or vegetables, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf, and steamed.
IPA Transcription
American English
təˈmɑːli
British English
tˈæmeɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
tuh-MAH-lee
UK
ta-MAYL
Listen in Context
I ate a delicious tamale for lunch.
A tamale is wrapped in a corn husk.
My mother knows how to make tamale.
Have you ever tried a homemade tamale?