Loanword · Spanish · Brand Names
How to Pronounce Rioja
/ri.ˈo.xa/
Named after the Oja river (*río Oja*) in northern Spain. Spain's most famous wine appellation.
US ·
American
24-BIT · 48 KHZ
Pronunciation check
Common mistakes 1 variants
Rioja
ri.ˈo.xa — correct
Frequently asked questions 3
How do you pronounce Rioja?
Rioja is pronounced /ri.ˈo.xa/.
Where does the word Rioja come from?
Rioja is a Spanish loanword — Named after the Oja river (*río Oja*) in northern Spain. Spain's most famous wine appellation..
Is Rioja pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Rioja is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.