How to pronounce enchirito
Say it like en-chih-REE-toh. Enchirito has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE).
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- en
- chih
- REE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enchirito 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of enchirito
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-chih-REE-toh.
What does enchirito mean?
- A combination enchilada and burrito.
Where does enchirito come from?
Blend of enchilada + burrito.
Words that rhyme with enchirito
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enchirito.
Questions about saying enchirito
How do you pronounce enchirito?
Say en-chih-REE-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntʃɪˈritoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌɛntʃɪˈritəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enchirito?
Enchirito has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REE). Broken into parts: en · chih · REE · toh.
Is enchirito 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 /ˌɛntʃɪˈritəʊ/ (en-chih-REE-toh).