How to pronounce “ají amarillo”
Hear how “ají amarillo (Peruvian yellow chile)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
ají amarilloah-HEE ah-mah-REE-yoh
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Peruvian yellow chile |
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| Syllables | a · jí a · ma · ri · llo (6) |
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| IPA | /a.ˈxi a.ma.ˈɾi.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- j is a breathy h, a little raspier than English h.
- ll sounds like the y in "yes" in most countries. In Argentina and Uruguay you'll hear "sh".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · J, G and X · LL and Y
Example sentences
El ají amarillo es la base de muchos platos.Ají amarillo is the base of many dishes.
Compré pasta de ají amarillo.I bought ají amarillo paste.
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