how to pronounce tequila

/təˈkiːlə/

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tequila is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of tequila in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… torta tequila is a breakfast sandwich …”

meaning of tequila

Tequila is a type of mezcal.

tequila frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word tequila occurs in english on average 5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.