How to pronounce chipotle
Say it like chih-POHT-lay. Chipotle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHT).
- chih
- POHT
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The t comes before the l: 'chih-POHT-lay'. It is not 'chi-POL-tay'.
Chipotle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of chipotle
American and British speakers say chipotle in essentially the same way: /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/ in the US and /tʃɪˈpɒtleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: chih-POT-lay.
What does chipotle mean?
- A ripe jalapeño pepper, dried and smoked for use in cooking.
Where does chipotle come from?
From Spanish chipotle, from Classical Nahuatl chīlpōctli, compound of chīlli (“pepper”) + pōctli (“smoke”).
Questions about saying chipotle
How do you pronounce chipotle?
Say chih-POHT-lay. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/. In British English it is /tʃɪˈpɒtleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chipotle?
Chipotle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHT). Broken into parts: chih · POHT · lay.
Do Americans and Brits say chipotle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/ and the British form is /tʃɪˈpɒtleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.