How to pronounce Chihuahua
Say it like chuh-WAH-wah. Chihuahua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH).
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US American/tʃəˈwɑˌwɑ/chuh-WAH-wah
UK British/ˈtʃɪwaʊwə/CHIW-ow-wuh
- chuh
- WAH
- wah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chihuahua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- wahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Chihuahua
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: CHIW-ow-wuh.
What does Chihuahua mean?
noun
- The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.
Questions about saying Chihuahua
How do you pronounce Chihuahua?
Say chuh-WAH-wah. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈwɑˌwɑ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɪwaʊwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Chihuahua?
Chihuahua has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WAH). Broken into parts: chuh · WAH · wah.
Is Chihuahua pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈtʃɪwaʊwə/ (CHIW-ow-wuh).