How to Pronounce “chipotle”

American (US)

/tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/

British (UK)

/tʃɪˈpəʊtleɪ/

noun — A smoke-dried ripe jalapeño pepper, used whole or as a paste.

Example: A little chipotle gives the stew a smoky heat.

A loanword from Nahuatl, via Spanish. The ending is -tle, not -lte: “chi-POHT-lay”. The letters are frequently swapped in speech because the tl cluster is unusual at the end of an English word.

Where the stress falls. “chipotle” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/ 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.

What does "chipotle" mean?

chipotle (noun): A smoke-dried ripe jalapeño pepper, used whole or as a paste. For example — A little chipotle gives the stew a smoky heat.

How do you pronounce "chipotle" in American vs British English?

American English: /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/. British English: /tʃɪˈpəʊtleɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "chipotle"?

/tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/ in American English, /tʃɪˈpəʊtleɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "chipotle"?

“chipotle” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tʃɪˈpoʊtleɪ/ 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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