How to Pronounce "vaquero"
word
vəˈkɛɹoʊ
vuh-KAIR-oh
vəˈkeərəʊ
vuh-KAIR-oh
Definition
A vaquero is a Spanish or Latin American cowboy who herds cattle, traditionally skilled in riding horses and handling livestock. The word is the origin of the English term 'buckaroo'.
IPA Transcription
American English
vəˈkɛɹoʊ
British English
vəˈkeərəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vuh-KAIR-oh
UK
vuh-KAIR-oh
Listen in Context
The vaquero watched over the cattle all day.
A vaquero rides a horse very well.
The old story is about a brave vaquero.
He dressed like a real vaquero at the festival.