How to Pronounce Chihuahua

To pronounce "chihuahua", say CHIH-uah-ua — 3 syllables, IPA /tʃɪ.waʊ(w).ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/tʃɪ.waʊ(w).ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chihuahua”

"chihuahua" has 3 syllables: chih-uah-ua. It rhymes with guffaw and draw, if that helps it stick.

What does chihuahua mean?

noun

  1. The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

Words that rhyme with chihuahua

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

guffawdrawwithdrawrawflawclawchutzpahlawpawblahjawgnaw

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chihuahua"?▾

"Chihuahua" has 3 syllables: chih · uah · ua.

What is the IPA transcription of "chihuahua"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chihuahua" is /tʃɪ.waʊ(w).ə/.

What does "chihuahua" mean?▾

Chihuahua: The smallest breed of dog in the world, originating in Mexico and having large erect ears.

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