How to pronounce caipirinha
Say it like ky-pih-REE-nyuh. Caipirinha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- ky
- pih
- REE
- nyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caipirinha pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caipirinha
American and British speakers say caipirinha in essentially the same way: /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjə/ in the US and /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ky-pih-REE-nyuh.
What does caipirinha mean?
- A traditional Brazilian alcoholic drink prepared with cachaça, lime juice, sugar, and ice.
Where does caipirinha come from?
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese caipirinha (literally “little hillbilly”).
Words that rhyme with caipirinha
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caipirinha.
Questions about saying caipirinha
How do you pronounce caipirinha?
Say ky-pih-REE-nyuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjə/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caipirinha?
Caipirinha has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: ky · pih · REE · nyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say caipirinha the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjə/ and the British form is /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.