To pronounce "fajita", say FAJ-it-a — 3 syllables, IPA /fəˈhiːtə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fəˈhiːtə/
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"fajita" has 3 syllables: faj-it-a. It rhymes with meta and lolita, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Fajita" has 3 syllables: faj · it · a.
The IPA transcription of "fajita" is /fəˈhiːtə/.
Fajita: A Tex-Mex dish of strips of spicy marinated meat and/or vegetables in a soft flour tortilla, often served with salad or a savoury filling.
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