How to pronounce mojito
Say it like moh-HEE-toh. Mojito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE).
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- moh
- HEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mojito pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mojito
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: moh-HEE-toh.
What does mojito mean?
- A Cuban cocktail, generally made from rum, lime, sugar, mint, etc.
Where does mojito come from?
From Spanish mojito, diminutive of mojo (“sauce”), from mojar (“to moisten”), from Vulgar Latin *molliō (“to soften by soaking”), from Latin molliō (“soften”), from mollis (“soft”).
Words that rhyme with mojito
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mojito.
Questions about saying mojito
How do you pronounce mojito?
Say moh-HEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈhitoʊ/. In British English it is /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mojito?
Mojito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HEE). Broken into parts: moh · HEE · toh.
Is mojito pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊˈhiːtəʊ/ (moh-HEE-toh).