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How to Say "Machu Picchu"
🗣️ Step by Step
Machu is pronounced 'MAH-choo,' where 'MAH' rhymes with 'spa' and 'choo' sounds like 'chew.' Picchu is pronounced 'PEEK-oo,' with 'PEEK' rhyming with 'sneak' and 'oo' like in 'moo.' Put together, it sounds like 'MAH-choo PEEK-oo.'
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is to say 'Machu PIK-oo,' emphasizing the 'PIK' sound instead of the correct 'PEEK.' Some people also mispronounce 'choo' as 'chai.'
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Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Machu Picchu?
Machu Picchu is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Machu Picchu hard to pronounce?
Machu Picchu is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.