How to pronounce dipinto
Say it like dih-PIN-toh. Dipinto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- dih
- PIN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dipinto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of dipinto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-PIN-toh.
What does dipinto mean?
- a sketched or painted (as opposed to engraved) inscription.
Where does dipinto come from?
Borrowed from Italian dipinto (literally “painting”).
Questions about saying dipinto
How do you pronounce dipinto?
Say dih-PIN-toh. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈpɪnˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /dɪˈpɪnˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dipinto?
Dipinto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: dih · PIN · toh.
Is dipinto 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 /dɪˈpɪnˌtəʊ/ (dih-PIN-toh).