How to pronounce fajita
Say it like fuh-HEE-tuh. Fajita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- fuh
- HEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fajita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fajita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-HEE-tuh.
What does fajita mean?
- A Tex-Mex dish of strips of spicy marinated meat and/or vegetables in a soft flour tortilla, often served with salad or a savoury filling.
Where does fajita come from?
From American Spanish fajita, diminutive of faja (“strip, band”).
Words that rhyme with fajita
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Questions about saying fajita
How do you pronounce fajita?
Say fuh-HEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /fəˈhitə/. In British English it is /fəˈhiːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fajita?
Fajita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: fuh · HEE · tuh.
Is fajita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /fəˈhiːtə/ (fuh-HEE-tuh).