How to Pronounce “ceviche”
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- American (US)
- /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/
- British (UK)
- /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/
What “ceviche” means
noun — A Latin American dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice.
Example: The ceviche was sharp with lime and chilli.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “ceviche” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "ceviche" mean?
ceviche (noun): A Latin American dish of raw fish cured in citrus juice. For example — The ceviche was sharp with lime and chilli.
How do you pronounce "ceviche" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "ceviche", /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "ceviche"?
/seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/ in American English, /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "ceviche"?
“ceviche” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /seɪˈviːtʃeɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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