How to pronounce “horchata”
Hear how “horchata (rice drink)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | rice drink |
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| Syllables | hor · cha · ta (3) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a vowel, n or s stress the second-to-last syllable: CHA. |
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| IPA | /oɾ.ˈtʃa.ta/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: The h is silent: ohr-CHAH-tah.
- The single r is a quick tap, like the "tt" in American English "butter". Don't use an English r.
- The h is silent.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish R and RR · Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Una horchata grande, por favor.A large horchata, please.
La horchata es dulce y fría.Horchata is sweet and cold.
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