cuchork
/kut͡ʃoɾk/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for spork is cuchork.
cuchork is a noun used to describe an eating utensil.
Meaning: eating utensil (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kutʃoɾk/.
Did you know?
- The 'k' in cuchork is an extremely rare letter in Spanish and is almost exclusively found in loanwords from other languages.
- The spelling of cuchork is highly unconventional for Spanish, which rarely uses the 'rk' consonant cluster at the end of words.
- Because cuchork is a relatively recent neologism, you might find it more common in technical catalogs than in a traditional Spanish grandmother's kitchen.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are packing a picnic lunch.
- ElenaMateo, ¿puedes pasarme un cuchork?Mateo, can you pass me a spork?
- MateoClaro, aquí tienes el cuchork.Sure, here is the spork.
- ElenaGracias, es perfecto para este plato.Thanks, it's perfect for this dish.
- MateoDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
