How to pronounce caxixi
Say it like ka-SHEE-shee. Caxixi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE).
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- ka
- SHEE
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caxixi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of caxixi
American and British speakers say caxixi in essentially the same way: /kæˈʃiʃi/ in the US and /kæˈʃiːʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ka-SHEE-shee.
What does caxixi mean?
- A small, indirectly struck idiophone filled with seeds, commonly used in Brazil.
Where does caxixi come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese caxixi, which is probably borrowed from an African language.
Words that rhyme with caxixi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of caxixi.
Questions about saying caxixi
How do you pronounce caxixi?
Say ka-SHEE-shee. The American pronunciation is /kæˈʃiʃi/. In British English it is /kæˈʃiːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caxixi?
Caxixi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHEE). Broken into parts: ka · SHEE · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say caxixi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kæˈʃiʃi/ and the British form is /kæˈʃiːʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.