Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce chipotle
chih-POHT-lay - three syllables, stress in the middle
US/tʃɪˈpoʊt.leɪ/
tʃɪpoʊtleɪ
UK/tʃɪˈpɒt.leɪ/
tʃɪpɒtleɪ
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Common mistake
Often flipped to 'chih-POH-tul' or 'chih-POLT-lee'; the 't' and 'l' stay in order: '-POHT-lay'.
What “chipotle” means
A ripe jalapeño pepper, dried and smoked for use in cooking.
In a sentence
- Add a teaspoon of chipotle to give the sauce a smoky heat.
- Chipotle peppers are a common ingredient in Mexican-inspired dishes.
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