How to pronounce cotija
Say it like koh-TEE-juh. Cotija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- koh
- TEE
- juh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cotija pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cotija
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-TEE-juh.
What does cotija mean?
- A hard, dry cheese from Mexico.
Where does cotija come from?
Named for the Mexican town of Cotija.
Questions about saying cotija
How do you pronounce cotija?
Say koh-TEE-juh. The American pronunciation is /koʊˈtidʒə/. In British English it is /kəʊˈtiːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cotija?
Cotija has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: koh · TEE · juh.
Is cotija 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 /kəʊˈtiːdʒə/ (koh-TEE-juh).