How to pronounce xnipec
Say it like shnee-PEK. Xnipec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK).
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- shnee
- PEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xnipec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shneeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of xnipec
American and British speakers say xnipec in essentially the same way: /ʃniˈpɛk/ in the US and /ʃniˈpɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: shnee-PEK.
What does xnipec mean?
- A fiery salsa made with onions, habaneros, and orange juice.
Where does xnipec come from?
From a Mayan word for "dog's nose"; compare Itza Mayan niʼ (“nose”), pekʼ (“dog”).
Words that rhyme with xnipec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of xnipec.
Questions about saying xnipec
How do you pronounce xnipec?
Say shnee-PEK. The American pronunciation is /ʃniˈpɛk/. In British English it is /ʃniˈpɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xnipec?
Xnipec has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEK). Broken into parts: shnee · PEK.
Do Americans and Brits say xnipec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʃniˈpɛk/ and the British form is /ʃniˈpɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.