How to pronounce “Machu Picchu”
Hear how “Machu Picchu (Inca citadel in Peru)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Machu PicchuMAH-choo PEEK-choo
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Breakdown
| Meaning | Inca citadel in Peru |
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| Syllables | ma · chu pic · chu (4) |
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| IPA | /ˈma.tʃu ˈpik.tʃu/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Pronounce both c's in Picchu: MAH-choo PEEK-choo.
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Spanish vowels
Example sentences
Machu Picchu está en las montañas de Perú.Machu Picchu is in the mountains of Peru.
Llegamos a Machu Picchu en tren.We got to Machu Picchu by train.
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