How to pronounce churros
Say it like CHUR-ohz. Churros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR).
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US American/ˈtʃɝoʊz/CHUR-ohz
UK British/ˈtʃɜːrəʊz/CHUR-rohz
- CHUR
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Churros pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of churros
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: CHUR-rohz.
What does churros mean?
noun
- plural of churro How to pronounce churro
Questions about saying churros
How do you pronounce churros?
Say CHUR-ohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃɝoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈtʃɜːrəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in churros?
Churros has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHUR). Broken into parts: CHUR · ohz.
Is churros pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtʃɜːrəʊz/ (CHUR-rohz).