How to pronounce affogato
Say it like ah-fuh-GAH-toh. Affogato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH).
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US American/ˌɑfəˈɡɑtoʊ/ah-fuh-GAH-toh
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- ah
- fuh
- GAH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Affogato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does affogato mean?
noun
- A drink or dessert (especially ice cream) topped with espresso and sometimes a caramel or chocolate sauce.
Where does affogato come from?
Borrowed from Italian affogato (literally “drowned”).
Words that rhyme with affogato
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Questions about saying affogato
How do you pronounce affogato?
Say ah-fuh-GAH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfəˈɡɑtoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in affogato?
Affogato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAH). Broken into parts: ah · fuh · GAH · toh.