How to pronounce xuixo
Say it like SHOO-shoh. Xuixo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO).
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US American/ˈʃuʃoʊ/SHOO-shoh
UK British/ˈʃuːʃəʊ/SHOO-shoh
- SHOO
- shoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xuixo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of xuixo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SHOO-shoh.
What does xuixo mean?
noun
- A viennoiserie pastry filled with crema catalana, from Girona in Catalonia, Spain.
Where does xuixo come from?
Borrowed from Catalan xuixo.
Questions about saying xuixo
How do you pronounce xuixo?
Say SHOO-shoh. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃuʃoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈʃuːʃəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xuixo?
Xuixo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOO). Broken into parts: SHOO · shoh.
Is xuixo 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 /ˈʃuːʃəʊ/ (SHOO-shoh).