How to pronounce mariachi
Say it like mar-ee-AH-chee. Mariachi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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US American/ˌmɑriˈɑtʃi/mar-ee-AH-chee
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- mar
- ee
- AH
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mariachi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does mariachi mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
- Of or pertaining to a band playing such music, or to the singers of such songs.
- A traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
- A group that plays mariachi music.
- A member of such a group.
Where does mariachi come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish mariachi.
Words that rhyme with mariachi
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Questions about saying mariachi
How do you pronounce mariachi?
Say mar-ee-AH-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑriˈɑtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mariachi?
Mariachi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: mar · ee · AH · chee.