How to pronounce mirasol
Say it like MIR-uh-sahl. Mirasol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR).
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- MIR
- uh
- sahl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mirasol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sahlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of mirasol
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MIR-uh-sol.
What does mirasol mean?
- A variety of chili; when dried, the chilis are called guajillos.
Where does mirasol come from?
Borrowed from Spanish mirasol (“sunflower”)
Questions about saying mirasol
How do you pronounce mirasol?
Say MIR-uh-sahl. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪrəsɑl/. In British English it is /ˈmɪrəsɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mirasol?
Mirasol has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIR). Broken into parts: MIR · uh · sahl.
Is mirasol pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɪrəsɒl/ (MIR-uh-sol).