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“Extra rice” in Bisaya: Extra rice

The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for “Extra rice” is Extra rice, pronounced EKS-trah rice. It's used as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation across the Visayas and Mindanao, where over 22 million people speak Bisaya as their native language.

Bisaya translation

Extra rice

EKS-trah rice

English meaning
Extra rice
Part of speech
phrase

How to pronounce Extra rice

Say it as EKS-trah rice. Capitalized syllables in the pronunciation guide indicate stress — the part of the word you emphasize when speaking. Bisaya stress is meaningful: putting it on the wrong syllable can change the meaning of a word, so it's worth practicing out loud.

Example sentences

  • Extra rice, palihog.

    “Extra rice, please.”

Cultural context

Filipinos love rice! It's normal to order extra rice with any meal. Some restaurants offer unlimited rice.

Related Bisaya words

Kan-on

Cooked rice

KAHN-on

Kaon

Eat

KAH-on

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "Extra rice" in Bisaya?
The Bisaya (Cebuano) word for "Extra rice" is Extra rice, pronounced EKS-trah rice.
How do you pronounce "Extra rice"?
Pronounce it as EKS-trah rice. Capitalized syllables indicate stress.
What does "Extra rice" mean in English?
"Extra rice" means "Extra rice" in English. It functions as a phrase in everyday Cebuano conversation.
How do you use "Extra rice" in a sentence?
Example: "Extra rice, palihog." — Extra rice, please.
Is Bisaya the same as Cebuano?
Yes — Bisaya and Cebuano are two names for the same language. Cebuano is the more formal linguistic name, while Bisaya is the everyday name used by speakers themselves. Both refer to the language spoken by 22+ million Filipinos. Read more in our Bisaya vs Binisaya guide.

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