How to Pronounce Achiote

To pronounce "achiote", say ACH-iot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌɑkiːˈoʊti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˌɑkiːˈoʊti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “achiote”

"achiote" has 3 syllables: ach-iot-e.

What does achiote mean?

noun

  1. A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.
  2. The seed of this tree used as a colouring or in Latin American cooking.

Synonyms

E160bannatto

Related words

annattoannottoanatoanattoarnattoarnottaarnottoanatta

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "achiote"?▾

"Achiote" has 3 syllables: ach · iot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "achiote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "achiote" is /ˌɑkiːˈoʊti/.

What does "achiote" mean?▾

Achiote: A tropical American evergreen shrub, Bixa orellana; the lipstick tree.

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