How to Pronounce “chimichurri”
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- American (US)
- /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/
- British (UK)
- /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/
What “chimichurri” means
noun — A sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina, made from chopped parsley or cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, and paprika with olive oil.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “chimichurri” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "chimichurri" mean?
chimichurri (noun): A sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina, made from chopped parsley or cilantro, garlic, salt, pepper, onion, and paprika with olive oil.
How do you pronounce "chimichurri" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "chimichurri", /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/, 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 "chimichurri"?
/ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/ in American English, /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "chimichurri"?
“chimichurri” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌt͡ʃɪmiˈt͡ʃʊɹi/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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