How to Pronounce Mariachi

To pronounce "mariachi", say MAR-iach-i — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌmæɹiˈɑ.tʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌmæɹiˈɑ.tʃi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “mariachi”

"mariachi" has 3 syllables: mar-iach-i. It rhymes with splotchy and mochi, if that helps it stick.

What does mariachi mean?

noun

  1. A traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
  2. A group that plays mariachi music.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.
  2. Of or pertaining to a band playing such music, or to the singers of such songs.

Words that rhyme with mariachi

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

splotchymochibotchyhibachipacicanacemenapaceantonaccibaccibanaccibonaccibracci

Related words

musicalmariologicalmelodicmusicallmadrigalisticgo-gomusicologicalmesoamerican

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "mariachi"?▾

"Mariachi" has 3 syllables: mar · iach · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "mariachi"?▾

The IPA transcription of "mariachi" is /ˌmæɹiˈɑ.tʃi/.

What does "mariachi" mean?▾

Mariachi: A traditional form of Mexican music, either sung or purely instrumental.

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