burrito

How to Split "burrito" into Syllables

The word burrito is divided into 3 syllables: bur·ri·to. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• bur — 1st syllable
• ri — 2nd syllable
• to — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of burrito:

• IPA: /bəˈɹiː.təʊ/

📖 Definitions

1. A Mexican dish consisting of a flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat and/or beans, cheese etc.
2. burrito (third-person singular simple present burritos, present participle burritoing, simple past and past participle burritoed)

📚 Word Origin & History

Borrowed from Spanish burrito, diminutive of burro (“donkey”), from burrico (“donkey”), from Latin burricus (“small horse”), from burrus (“red-brown”), from Ancient Greek πυρρός (purrhós, “flame-colored”), from πῦρ (pûr, “fire”). The food is so called because of its resemblance to a rolled up pack as typically carried by donkeys, making it an example of synecdoche. Borrowed from Spanish burrito. From Spanish burrito. Borrowed from Spanish burrito, diminutive o...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down burrito into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare burrito with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
burrito	3	bur·ri·to
bride	2	bri-de
breed	2	bre-ed
berate	3	be-ra-te
biretta	3	bi-ret-ta

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to burrito:

bur, burg, burk, Burl, burn, burp, Burr, burs.