How to pronounce biscotto
Say it like bih-SKOT-oh. Biscotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOT).
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- bih
- SKOT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biscotto 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of biscotto
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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: bih-SKOT-oh.
What does biscotto mean?
- Alternative form of biscotti.
Where does biscotto come from?
Borrowed from Italian biscotto.
Words that rhyme with biscotto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of biscotto.
Questions about saying biscotto
How do you pronounce biscotto?
Say bih-SKOT-oh. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈskɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /bɪˈskɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biscotto?
Biscotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SKOT). Broken into parts: bih · SKOT · oh.
Is biscotto 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 /bɪˈskɒtəʊ/ (bih-SKOT-oh).