Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
chistorra
chistorra
Latin America
Simplified: chees-TOH-rrah
IPA: tʃis'to.ra
Spain
Simplified: chees-TOH-rrah
IPA: tʃis'to.ra
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
chis
  • ch like cheese
  • ch similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
rra
  • rolled r (no English equivalent)
  • rolled r by vibrating tongue tip against ridge behind teeth while exhaling
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low