How to pronounce caipiroska
Say it like ky-pih-ROS-kuh. Caipiroska has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS).
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- ky
- pih
- ROS
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caipiroska 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.
- ROSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of caipiroska
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ky-pih-ROS-kuh.
What does caipiroska mean?
- caipirinha prepared with vodka instead of the usual cachaça
Questions about saying caipiroska
How do you pronounce caipiroska?
Say ky-pih-ROS-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrɑskə/. In British English it is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrɒskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caipiroska?
Caipiroska has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROS). Broken into parts: ky · pih · ROS · kuh.
Is caipiroska pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkaɪpɪˈrɒskə/ (ky-pih-ROS-kuh).