How to pronounce pintxo
Say it like PEEN-choh. Pintxo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEN).
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- PEEN
- choh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pintxo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- chohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pintxo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEEN-choh.
What does pintxo mean?
- A Basque snack served in bars, resembling tapas.
Where does pintxo come from?
Borrowed from Basque pintxo, from Spanish pincho.
Questions about saying pintxo
How do you pronounce pintxo?
Say PEEN-choh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpintʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈpiːntʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pintxo?
Pintxo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEEN). Broken into parts: PEEN · choh.
Is pintxo 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 /ˈpiːntʃəʊ/ (PEEN-choh).