A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Teotihuacán
Pronounce Teotihuacán: stress the final syllable and roll the 'r' if you can.
teotihuacán
teh-oh-tee-wah-KAHN
/teh.oh.tee.wah.KAHN/ · teh · oh · tee · wah · KAHN
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's a major tourist destination known for its pyramids.
Where the word comes from
The name Teotihuacán comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs. It is often translated as 'the place where the gods were created' or 'birthplace of the gods'.
Common ways people get it wrong
- tee-oh-tee-wah-CAN Many English speakers mistakenly stress the second-to-last syllable. The stress is on the final syllable, 'KAHN'.
- tay-oh-tee-wah-KAHN The first 'e' in Teotihuacán is pronounced like the 'e' in 'bet', not like the 'a' in 'say'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Teotihuacán?
It's pronounced teh-oh-tee-wah-KAHN. The main stress falls on the final syllable, 'KAHN'.
What does Teotihuacán mean?
The name comes from Nahuatl and means 'the place where the gods were created' or 'birthplace of the gods'.
Is Teotihuacán an Aztec city?
While the Aztecs named it, Teotihuacán was actually built by a civilization that predates them. The Aztecs later found the abandoned city and gave it its current name.
