How to pronounce caipirinhas
Say it like ky-pih-REE-nyuz. Caipirinhas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- ky
- pih
- REE
- nyuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caipirinhas 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.
- nyuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caipirinhas
American and British speakers say caipirinhas in essentially the same way: /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjəz/ in the US and /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ky-pih-REE-nyuz.
What does caipirinhas mean?
- plural of caipirinha How to pronounce caipirinha
Questions about saying caipirinhas
How do you pronounce caipirinhas?
Say ky-pih-REE-nyuz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjəz/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caipirinhas?
Caipirinhas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: ky · pih · REE · nyuz.
Do Americans and Brits say caipirinhas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrinjəz/ and the British form is /ˌkaɪpɪˈriːnjəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.