How to pronounce “cuchillo”
Hear how “cuchillo (knife)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | knife |
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| Syllables | cu · chi · llo (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CHI. |
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| IPA | /ku.ˈtʃi.ʝo/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The ll sounds like y: koo-CHEE-yoh.
- 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: LL and Y · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Necesito un cuchillo.I need a knife.
El cuchillo está en la mesa.The knife is on the table.
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