How to pronounce charqui
Say it like CHAR-kee. Charqui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR).
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- CHAR
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Charqui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of charqui
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: CHAH-kee.
What does charqui mean?
- jerky
Where does charqui come from?
From the same Quechua root as jerky, via Spanish.
Words that rhyme with charqui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of charqui.
Questions about saying charqui
How do you pronounce charqui?
Say CHAR-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɑrki/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɑːkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in charqui?
Charqui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAR). Broken into parts: CHAR · kee.
Is charqui pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɑːkiː/ (CHAH-kee).