How to pronounce pasilla
Say it like puh-SEE-yuh. Pasilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- puh
- SEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pasilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pasilla
American and British speakers say pasilla in essentially the same way: /pəˈsijə/ in the US and /pəˈsiːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-SEE-yuh.
What does pasilla mean?
- A variety of chili (a dried chilaca), used especially in sauces.
Where does pasilla come from?
From the Spanish pasilla, diminutive of pasa (“raisin”).
Words that rhyme with pasilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pasilla.
Questions about saying pasilla
How do you pronounce pasilla?
Say puh-SEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈsijə/. In British English it is /pəˈsiːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pasilla?
Pasilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: puh · SEE · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pasilla the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈsijə/ and the British form is /pəˈsiːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.