Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce tortilla

tor-TEE-yuh - three syllables; the 'll' is a 'y' sound

US/tɔɹˈti.ə/

tɔɹtiə

UK/tɔːˈtijə/

tɔːtijə

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Common mistake

The 'll' is 'y', not 'l' - 'tor-TEE-yuh', not 'tor-TILL-uh'.

What “tortilla” means

A type of Mexican flatbread made out of cornmeal or flour.

Spanish omelette; a type of omelette containing potatoes and onions.

In a sentence

  • We warmed the tortillas over the stove and filled them with beans and cheese.
  • A Spanish tortilla is a potato omelette, typically thick and hearty.

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