How to pronounce ceviche
Say it like suh-VEE-chay. Ceviche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- suh
- VEE
- chay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceviche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ceviche
American and British speakers say ceviche in essentially the same way: /səˈvitʃeɪ/ in the US and /səˈviːtʃeɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: suh-VEE-chay.
What does ceviche mean?
- Raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium such as citrus, vinegar, or other souring agent, found primarily in Latin America.
Where does ceviche come from?
Borrowed from Spanish cebiche, of uncertain origin; see that entry for more.
Questions about saying ceviche
How do you pronounce ceviche?
Say suh-VEE-chay. The American pronunciation is /səˈvitʃeɪ/. In British English it is /səˈviːtʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceviche?
Ceviche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: suh · VEE · chay.
Do Americans and Brits say ceviche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /səˈvitʃeɪ/ and the British form is /səˈviːtʃeɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.