How to pronounce biscotti
Say it like bih-SKOT-ee. Biscotti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOT).
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- bih
- SKOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biscotti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SKOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of biscotti
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-SKOT-ih.
What does biscotti mean?
- A hard, usually nut-flavored biscuit, derived from the Tuscan cantuccio.
- plural of biscotto How to pronounce biscotto
Where does biscotti come from?
Borrowed from Italian biscotti, plural of biscotto (“cookie, biscuit”); doublet of biscuit.
Words that rhyme with biscotti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biscotti.
Questions about saying biscotti
How do you pronounce biscotti?
Say bih-SKOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈskɑti/. In British English it is /bɪˈskɒtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biscotti?
Biscotti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOT). Broken into parts: bih · SKOT · ee.
Is biscotti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /bɪˈskɒtɪ/ (bih-SKOT-ih).