How to pronounce churro
Say it like CHUUR-oh. Churro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUUR).
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- CHUUR
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of churro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHUUR-oh.
What does churro mean?
- A fried pastry from Spain, typically eaten as a dessert and with chocolate beverage.
Where does churro come from?
Borrowed from Spanish churro.
Words that rhyme with churro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of churro.
Questions about saying churro
How do you pronounce churro?
Say CHUUR-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃʊroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtʃʊrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churro?
Churro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUUR). Broken into parts: CHUUR · oh.
Is churro 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 /ˈtʃʊrəʊ/ (CHUUR-oh).