How to pronounce huipil
Say it like WEE-peel. Huipil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE).
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- WEE
- peel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huipil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- peelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of huipil
American and British speakers say huipil in essentially the same way: /ˈwipil/ in the US and /ˈwiːpil/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEE-peel.
What does huipil mean?
- A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made.
Where does huipil come from?
From Spanish huipil, from Classical Nahuatl huīpīlli (“woman's blouse”).
Questions about saying huipil
How do you pronounce huipil?
Say WEE-peel. The American pronunciation is /ˈwipil/. In British English it is /ˈwiːpil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huipil?
Huipil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEE). Broken into parts: WEE · peel.
Do Americans and Brits say huipil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwipil/ and the British form is /ˈwiːpil/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.