To pronounce "ceviche", say CEV-ich-e — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈviːtʃeɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ceviche
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/səˈviːtʃeɪ/
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"ceviche" has 3 syllables: cev-ich-e. It rhymes with seviche and leveche, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: seviche — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Ceviche" has 3 syllables: cev · ich · e.
The IPA transcription of "ceviche" is /səˈviːtʃeɪ/.
Ceviche: Raw seafood cured by marination in an acidic medium such as citrus, vinegar, or other souring agent, found primarily in Latin America.
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