How to pronounce tortilla
Say it like tor-TEE-yuh. Tortilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
- tor
- TEE
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The ll sounds like y: 'tor-TEE-yuh'.
Tortilla pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TEESay 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 tortilla
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-TEE-uh.
What does tortilla mean?
- A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.
- Spanish omelette; a type of omelette containing potatoes and onions.
Where does tortilla come from?
Borrowed from Spanish tortilla.
Words that rhyme with tortilla
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tortilla.
Questions about saying tortilla
How do you pronounce tortilla?
Say tor-TEE-yuh. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈtijə/. In British English it is /tɔːˈtiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortilla?
Tortilla has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: tor · TEE · yuh.
Is tortilla pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɔːˈtiːə/ (taw-TEE-uh).