How to Pronounce “mariachi”
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- American (US)
- /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/
- British (UK)
- /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/
What “mariachi” means
adjective — Of or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “mariachi” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ 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 "mariachi" mean?
mariachi (adjective): Of or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
How do you pronounce "mariachi" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "mariachi", /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/, 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 "mariachi"?
/ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ in American English, /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "mariachi"?
“mariachi” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌmɑɹ.iˈɑ.t͡ʃi/ 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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