How to pronounce chayote
Say it like chah-YOH-tee. Chayote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH).
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- chah
- YOH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chayote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chayote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: chy-OH-tee.
What does chayote mean?
- Sicyos edulis, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
- The fruit of this plant.
Where does chayote come from?
From Spanish chayote, from Classical Nahuatl chayohtli.
Words that rhyme with chayote
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Questions about saying chayote
How do you pronounce chayote?
Say chah-YOH-tee. The American pronunciation is /tʃɑˈjoʊti/. In British English it is /tʃaɪˈəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chayote?
Chayote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH). Broken into parts: chah · YOH · tee.
Is chayote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /tʃaɪˈəʊti/ (chy-OH-tee).