science | January 09, 2026

How to pronounce huarache

What does Huarache mean?

: a low-heeled sandal having an upper made of interwoven leather strips.

How do you pronounce huaraches in Spanish?

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  1. SpanishDict Phonetic Alphabet (SPA) wah. – rah. – cheh.
  2. International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) wa. – ɾa. – tʃe.
  3. Spanish Alphabet (ABC) hua. – ra. – che.

How do you say Huarache food?

You pronounce it like this: wah-rah-cheh. There should not be a “y” sound at the end. It’s kind of like an oval shaped and thick tortilla, with chicken or meat on top, vegetables and any kind of sauce.

Why did Nike name their shoe Huarache?

Immensely popular way back in 1991 after Nike first branded their shoes with the name of a Mexican sandal, these legendary shoes have sparked debate over whether they’re fashionable or just plain ugly. In fact, they’re actually named after the huarache sandal, due to their apparent resemblance to the shape of the shoe.