How to pronounce antipasto
Say it like an-tee-PAH-stoh. Antipasto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- an
- tee
- PAH
- stoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antipasto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of antipasto
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: PAS.
What does antipasto mean?
- An Italian starter for a meal; normally a cold assortment of salami, cheese, seafood, and vegetables.
Where does antipasto come from?
Borrowed from Italian antipasto (“[food] before the meal”).
Questions about saying antipasto
How do you pronounce antipasto?
Say an-tee-PAH-stoh. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntiˈpɑstoʊ/. In British English it is /pæs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antipasto?
Antipasto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: an · tee · PAH · stoh.
Is antipasto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /pæs/ (PAS).