Everywhere I look, i see signs with Chipotle. Should I be eating this too? Is it any good? Am I missing out on something?
I need to know how to say it though, so when/if I order it, i don't want them to laugh at me.
Thanks
2007-10-02 09:06:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Ok, but which syllable gets the accent?
2007-10-02 09:10:41 · update #1
The chipotle pepper is a smoked or dried jalapeño pepper. The smoked chipotle pepper originated in the area surrounding Mexico City. Peoples prior to the Aztec civilization were thought to have invented the chipotle pepper. The peppers may have been smoked to keep them from rotting, since the jalapeño was prone to quickly deteriorate when stored.
The pronounciation of the word chipotle is a widely discussed topic among pepper afficianados. Many traditionalists recognize the word's roots in the Nahuatl language indiginous to what is now Mexico. By their reckoning, the word should be prounounced "chee-poatl," with just two syllables and a shortened "uh" sound between the final two consonants. Due to the current rise in popularity of the use of chipotle peppers in restaurants in the United States, however, the Spanish pronounciation is far more common: "chee-POAT-lay."
2007-10-02 09:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by ~Inquisitive~ 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Chee-pote-lay.
Reminds me of a Jack-In-The-Box ad a few years ago when Jack was trying to pronounce it and kept saying "chipotopotle"
Chipotles are smoked jalapeno peppers. You not only get a nice smoked flavor, but the spice and sting of the peppers.
By the way, the flavor is one of the hottest marketing trends in foods.
2007-10-02 09:17:14 · answer #2 · answered by D B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Chipotle is pronounced like chee-pote-lay. The emphasis is on the second syllable, like chee-POTE-lay. I'm not sure if you're 'missing out' but it's a pretty tasty and spicey Mexican flavour.
2007-10-02 09:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Intoximicated Kitteh 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Chi (like Chicago) POT (like potato) le (less).
Chipotle is a restaurant here in TX that serves Mexican food. They are famous for their burritos.
Chipotle itself is a hot pepper. If you order chipotle, prepare to breathe fire out your nose. Just kidding. There are many hotter peppers, but this one is the hottest I can eat.
The emphasis is on POT. ChiPOTle.
2007-10-02 09:20:47 · answer #4 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The second syllable is stressed more......Chee-POTE-lay.
It was a smoked jalapeno pepper long before it was ever a chain restaurant with huge burritos.
2007-10-02 09:21:54 · answer #5 · answered by Poopie Johnson 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chipotles (pronounced chee-POtlays) are smoke-dried jalapeño chilis used primarily in Mexican and Mexican-inspired cuisine.
2007-10-02 09:12:34 · answer #6 · answered by Rain 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Chee-poat-lay = Chipotle = smoked jalapenos
Chee rhymes with zee
poat rymes with boat
2007-10-02 09:09:39 · answer #7 · answered by Dave C 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I like it but some people despise it. In TX we pronounce it like this: "chip" - ol - tey or Chip-oat-ley.
It is a mexican style casual dining place which serves burritos tacos and salads. Made how you want with your choice of fillings. Prices are good, $5-$7 for a huge burrito.
www.chipotle.com
2007-10-02 09:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have heard people pronounce it like "CHIP-OAT-LAY." I'm pretty sure that's correct.
The "CHEEP" pronunciation is probably more correct; more consistant with typical Spanish.
Whichever you say, I think they will know what you mean.
I can't tell you what you will like. That's a matter of your own taste.
2007-10-02 09:10:39 · answer #9 · answered by majnun99 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Chi-pote-lay
It's a smoked pepper. It's a little spicy, which adds a little kick to food.
2007-10-02 10:34:05 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs Apple 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋