How to pronounce escabeche
Say it like es-kuh-BAY-chay. Escabeche has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY).
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- es
- kuh
- BAY
- chay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Escabeche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- esGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- chayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of escabeche
American and British speakers say escabeche in essentially the same way: /ˌɛskəˈbeɪtʃeɪ/ in the US and /ˌɛskəˈbɛtʃɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: es-kuh-BECH-ih.
What does escabeche mean?
- A dish of fish (or sometimes chicken) first fried then marinated in a spiced vinegar and served cold.
Questions about saying escabeche
How do you pronounce escabeche?
Say es-kuh-BAY-chay. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛskəˈbeɪtʃeɪ/. In British English it is /ˌɛskəˈbɛtʃɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in escabeche?
Escabeche has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAY). Broken into parts: es · kuh · BAY · chay.
Do Americans and Brits say escabeche the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛskəˈbeɪtʃeɪ/ and the British form is /ˌɛskəˈbɛtʃɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.