How to pronounce birria
Say it like BIR-ee-uh. Birria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIR).
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- BIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Birria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of birria
American and British speakers say birria in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪriə/ in the US and /ˈbɪriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIR-ee-uh.
What does birria mean?
- A Mexican dish of stewed meat (usually goat, beef or lamb; sometimes pork or chicken) and spices, typically served like a soup with (or sometimes in) tortillas.
Where does birria come from?
Borrowed from Spanish birria.
Words that rhyme with birria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of birria.
Questions about saying birria
How do you pronounce birria?
Say BIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪriə/. In British English it is /ˈbɪriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in birria?
Birria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIR). Broken into parts: BIR · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say birria the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪriə/ and the British form is /ˈbɪriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.