How to pronounce Tortilla in English

Tortilla is pronounced tor-TEE-yə (IPA /tɔːrˈtiːjə/). Double 'l' becomes /j/ — 'tor-TEE-yuh'.

IPA: /tɔːrˈtiːjə/

Syllables: tor · TEE · yə

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Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce 'll' as /l/ saying 'tor-TIL-ah'.

Tip: Double 'l' becomes /j/ — 'tor-TEE-yuh'.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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