How to pronounce enchalupa
Say it like en-chih-LOO-puh. Enchalupa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- en
- chih
- LOO
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchalupa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enchalupa
American and British speakers say enchalupa in essentially the same way: /ˌɛntʃɪˈlupə/ in the US and /ˌɛntʃɪˈluːpə/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-chih-LOO-puh.
What does enchalupa mean?
- A combination enchilada and chalupa.
Where does enchalupa come from?
Blend of enchilada + chalupa.
Words that rhyme with enchalupa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enchalupa.
Questions about saying enchalupa
How do you pronounce enchalupa?
Say en-chih-LOO-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntʃɪˈlupə/. In British English it is /ˌɛntʃɪˈluːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchalupa?
Enchalupa has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: en · chih · LOO · puh.
Do Americans and Brits say enchalupa the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛntʃɪˈlupə/ and the British form is /ˌɛntʃɪˈluːpə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.