How to Pronounce Chayote

To pronounce "chayote", say CHAY-ot-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtʃeɪəʊti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chayote”

"chayote" has 3 syllables: chay-ot-e. It rhymes with peyote, if that helps it stick.

What does chayote mean?

noun

  1. Sechium edule, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
  2. The fruit of this plant.

Synonyms

chochochokochristophinemirlitonpear squashvegetable pear

Words that rhyme with chayote

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peyote

Related words

chinchayotechayachristophinemirlitonchilacayotechivecamachilevetch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chayote"?▾

"Chayote" has 3 syllables: chay · ot · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chayote"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chayote" is /ˈtʃeɪəʊti/.

What does "chayote" mean?▾

Chayote: Sechium edule, a tropical American perennial herbaceous vine having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.

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