How to pronounce amoretto
Say it like am-uh-RET-oh. Amoretto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- am
- uh
- RET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amoretto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of amoretto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: am-uh-RET-oh.
What does amoretto mean?
- A cupid or putto (representation of a naked baby or small child, often with wings).
- A love poem.“Amoretti, a set of sonnets by Edmund Spenser describing his courtship and marriage (1595).”
- A male sweetheart, lover.
Where does amoretto come from?
An Italian diminutive of Amore, the god of love.
Words that rhyme with amoretto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amoretto.
Questions about saying amoretto
How do you pronounce amoretto?
Say am-uh-RET-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæməˈrɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌæməˈrɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amoretto?
Amoretto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: am · uh · RET · oh.
Is amoretto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæməˈrɛtəʊ/ (am-uh-RET-oh).