How Do You Spell MEXICANS?

Pronunciation: [mˈɛksɪkənz] (IPA)

The proper spelling of the word for people from Mexico is "Mexicans." In IPA phonetic transcription, it can be written as /ˈmɛksɪkənz/, with stress on the first syllable. The word is derived from the name of the country, Mexico, which is pronounced as /ˈmɛksɪkoʊ/. The -ican suffix in Mexicans is used to indicate a person's nationality or origin, often seen in words like American, Canadian or Russian. It is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion or miscommunication.

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Etymology of MEXICANS

The word "Mexicans" is derived from the term "Mexica", which was the name used by the indigenous people who established the ancient city of Tenochtitlan in the 14th century. The Mexica people were part of the larger Nahua ethnic group, and their language, Nahuatl, played a significant role in the development of the term. Over time, the name "Mexica" evolved into "Mexicans" to refer to the inhabitants of the region that is now modern-day Mexico.

Plural form of MEXICANS is MEXICANS

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