How to Pronounce “chorizo”

American (US)

/tʃəˈriːsoʊ/

British (UK)

/tʃɒˈriːθəʊ/

noun — A spiced pork sausage from Spain or Portugal, coloured with paprika.

Example: The chorizo turned the oil deep red.

Where the stress falls. “chorizo” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tʃəˈriːsoʊ/ 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.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /tʃəˈriːsoʊ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "chorizo" mean?

chorizo (noun): A spiced pork sausage from Spain or Portugal, coloured with paprika. For example — The chorizo turned the oil deep red.

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

American English: /tʃəˈriːsoʊ/. British English: /tʃɒˈriːθəʊ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "chorizo"?

/tʃəˈriːsoʊ/ in American English, /tʃɒˈriːθəʊ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "chorizo"?

“chorizo” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /tʃəˈriːsoʊ/ 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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