How to pronounce horchata
Say it like hor-CHAH-tuh. Horchata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH).
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US American/hɔrˈtʃɑtə/hor-CHAH-tuh
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- hor
- CHAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Horchata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- horKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- CHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does horchata mean?
noun
- A sweet beverage variously made with rice, chufa or morro seeds (or, historically, barley), water, sugar, and cinnamon, and sometimes with milk.
Where does horchata come from?
Doublet of orgeat (“almond syrup”) and orzo (“barley-shaped pasta”).
Words that rhyme with horchata
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Questions about saying horchata
How do you pronounce horchata?
Say hor-CHAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /hɔrˈtʃɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in horchata?
Horchata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAH). Broken into parts: hor · CHAH · tuh.