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pernil

/pɝˈnil/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
pernil
IPA
/pɝˈnil/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Slow-roasted marinated pork leg or shoulder, typically marinated with sofrito, as prepared in the cuisines of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish pernil.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /pɝˈnil/

Questions

How do you pronounce pernil?
The recorded pronunciation is /pɝˈnil/.
What does pernil mean?
Slow-roasted marinated pork leg or shoulder, typically marinated with sofrito, as prepared in the cuisines of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador.
Where does pernil come from?
Borrowed from Spanish pernil.

How to pronounce pernil

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