How to pronounce Chico
Say it like CHEE-koh. Chico has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈtʃiˌkoʊ/CHEE-koh
UK British/ˈtʃiːˌkəʊ/CHEE-koh
- CHEE
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Chico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHEE-koh.
What does Chico mean?
noun
- A Latin-American boy; a Latino.
- The fruit of the sapodilla, Manilkara zapota.
- Sweet corn that has been cooked and dried on the cob.
Where does Chico come from?
Borrowed from Spanish chico.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- marx
- leonard marx
Words that rhyme with Chico
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Chico.
Questions about saying Chico
How do you pronounce Chico?
Say CHEE-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃiˌkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːˌkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chico?
Chico has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEE). Broken into parts: CHEE · koh.
Is Chico 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 /ˈtʃiːˌkəʊ/ (CHEE-koh).