How to pronounce castello
Say it like kuh-STEL-oh. Castello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL).
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- kuh
- STEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STELSay 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 castello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kuh-STEL-oh.
What does castello mean?
- A municipality of San Marino.
Where does castello come from?
Borrowed from Italian castello.
Words that rhyme with castello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of castello.
Questions about saying castello
How do you pronounce castello?
Say kuh-STEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈstɛloʊ/. In British English it is /kəˈstɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castello?
Castello has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEL). Broken into parts: kuh · STEL · oh.
Is castello 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 /kəˈstɛləʊ/ (kuh-STEL-oh).