How to pronounce chivito
Say it like chih-VEE-toh. Chivito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE).
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- chih
- VEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chivito 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.
- VEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chivito
- 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: chih-VEE-toh.
What does chivito mean?
- A Uruguayan sandwich made with filet mignon, mozzarella, tomatoes, mayonnaise, olives, eggs, etc.
Where does chivito come from?
From Rioplatense Spanish chivito, diminutive of chivo (“goat”).
Words that rhyme with chivito
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Questions about saying chivito
How do you pronounce chivito?
Say chih-VEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /tʃɪˈvitoʊ/. In British English it is /tʃɪˈviːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chivito?
Chivito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VEE). Broken into parts: chih · VEE · toh.
Is chivito 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 /tʃɪˈviːtəʊ/ (chih-VEE-toh).