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What does chiapanecas mean and how do you pronounce it?

"Chiapanecas" refers to women from the Mexican state of Chiapas.

Here's the breakdown:

* Chiapas is the name of the state.

* -eca is a suffix often used to denote someone or something from a particular place.

* -s is a plural ending.

Pronunciation:

The pronunciation of "Chiapanecas" is approximately:

* chee-ah-pah-NEH-kahs

Emphasis:

The emphasis is placed on the second syllable of "Chiapanecas," on the "NEH" sound.

Other points:

* The "ch" sound is similar to the "ch" in the English word "chair."

* The "a" sound is similar to the "a" in the English word "father."

* The "e" sound is similar to the "e" in the English word "bet."

Note: The exact pronunciation might vary slightly depending on the speaker's regional accent.

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