Loanword · Spanish · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Chorizo
/t͡ʃo.ˈɾi.θo/
Possibly from Latin *salsicium* (salted) or Basque *txorizo*. Cured pork sausage seasoned with paprika.
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Chorizo
t͡ʃo.ˈɾi.θo — correct
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How do you pronounce Chorizo?
Chorizo is pronounced /t͡ʃo.ˈɾi.θo/.
Where does the word Chorizo come from?
Chorizo is a Spanish loanword — Possibly from Latin *salsicium* (salted) or Basque *txorizo*. Cured pork sausage seasoned with paprika..
Is Chorizo pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Chorizo is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.