How to pronounce Rioja
Say it like ree-OH-huh. Rioja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- ree
- OH
- huh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rioja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Rioja
American and British speakers say Rioja in essentially the same way: /riˈoʊhə/ in the US and /riːˈɒkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-OK-uh.
What does Rioja mean?
- The wine (mostly red) of that region.
Questions about saying Rioja
How do you pronounce Rioja?
Say ree-OH-huh. The American pronunciation is /riˈoʊhə/. In British English it is /riːˈɒkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Rioja?
Rioja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ree · OH · huh.
Do Americans and Brits say Rioja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /riˈoʊhə/ and the British form is /riːˈɒkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.