How to pronounce tortillas
Say it like tor-TEE-uz. Tortillas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- tor
- TEE
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortillas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tortillas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-TEE-uz.
What does tortillas mean?
- plural of tortilla How to pronounce tortilla
Questions about saying tortillas
How do you pronounce tortillas?
Say tor-TEE-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɔrˈtiəz/. In British English it is /ˌtɔːˈtiːəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortillas?
Tortillas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: tor · TEE · uz.
Is tortillas 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 /ˌtɔːˈtiːəz/ (taw-TEE-uz).