How to pronounce fajitas
Say it like fuh-JEE-tuz. Fajitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- fuh
- JEE
- tuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fajitas 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.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fajitas
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fuh-JEE-tuz.
What does fajitas mean?
- plural of fajita How to pronounce fajita
Questions about saying fajitas
How do you pronounce fajitas?
Say fuh-JEE-tuz. The American pronunciation is /fəˈdʒitəz/. In British English it is /fəˈdʒiːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fajitas?
Fajitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: fuh · JEE · tuz.
Is fajitas 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 /fəˈdʒiːtəz/ (fuh-JEE-tuz).