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burrito
Definition:
(nou) a flour tortilla folded around a filling
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A burrito bowl is a burrito or fajita served without the tortilla wrap.
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I think they also used to serve a green burrito and maybe a red burrito.
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Common mistakes of burrito pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, pronouncing it as /bəˈriːtoʊ/. The correct stress is on the second syllable: /bərˈiːtoʊ/ (US) or /bərˈiːtəʊ/ (UK). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ri" in "burrito".
- Vowel confusion: The "u" in "burrito" can be mispronounced as /ʌ/ instead of /ər/. This leads to "burrito" sounding like "burrito" instead of /bərˈiːtoʊ/. Tip: Practice the "ur" sound to ensure clarity.
- Omitting the final vowel: Some may drop the final "o," resulting in "burrit" instead of the correct "burrito." This changes the word's authenticity. Tip: Always pronounce the last vowel clearly to maintain the word's integrity.
- Overemphasizing the "r": Learners might pronounce the "r" in "burrito" too strongly, sounding like "burr-ito." The correct pronunciation is softer, like /bərˈiːtoʊ/. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "r" to achieve the right sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "i" in "burrito" may be mispronounced as short, leading to "burrito" sounding like /bərˈɪtoʊ/. The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound: /bərˈiːtoʊ/. Tip: Practice elongating the "i" to sound more natural.