tamales
nounHow many syllables in tamales?
There are 3 syllables in the word tamales.How to pronounce tamales:
Definition of tamales:
- tamales (noun):
- cornmeal dough rolled with ground meat or beans seasoned usually with chili, wrapped usually in corn husks, and steamed
Synonyms for tamales:
tamal
tamale
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