How to pronounce chorizo
Say it like chuh-REE-zoh. Chorizo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- chuh
- REE
- zoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chorizo 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of chorizo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: cho-REE-zoh.
What does chorizo mean?
- A spicy Spanish sausage flavored with paprika, often crumbled for use in filling tacos, quesadillas, etc.
Where does chorizo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish chorizo.
Words that rhyme with chorizo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chorizo.
Questions about saying chorizo
How do you pronounce chorizo?
Say chuh-REE-zoh. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈrizoʊ/. In British English it is /tʃɒˈriːzəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chorizo?
Chorizo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: chuh · REE · zoh.
Is chorizo 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 /tʃɒˈriːzəʊ/ (cho-REE-zoh).