How to pronounce enchilada
Say it like en-chih-LAH-duh. Enchilada has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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US American/ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑdə/en-chih-LAH-duh
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- en
- chih
- LAH
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchilada 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.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does enchilada mean?
noun
- A Mexican dish made by wrapping a filling in a tortilla, then baking in a sauce.
Where does enchilada come from?
From Spanish enchilada, past participle of enchilar (“to add chili pepper to”).
Words that rhyme with enchilada
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Questions about saying enchilada
How do you pronounce enchilada?
Say en-chih-LAH-duh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntʃɪˈlɑdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchilada?
Enchilada has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: en · chih · LAH · duh.