How Do You Say "Xochitl"?
How Do You Say "Xochitl"?
I saw the name "Xochitl" in a book and had no idea how to pronounce it. I guessed "Zoh-chit-uhl," but my friend laughed and said I was way off. Can you tell me the correct pronunciation?
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Great question! Xochitl is a Nahuatl name, and its pronunciation can vary slightly depending on the region. The most common pronunciation is:
SOH-cheel (/ˈsoʊ.tʃiːl/)
Breakdown:
- Xo → /soʊ/ (sounds like so)
- chi → /tʃiː/ (sounds like cheese without the "z" sound)
- tl → In Nahuatl, this is a special sound, but in English, it's often simplified to just l or left off entirely
So the most common pronunciation in English is "SOH-cheel."
Your friend's laughter aside, many people mispronounce it at first—it's a tricky name! Let me know if you need more help with pronunciation.
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