How to pronounce dolcetto
Say it like dohl-CHET-oh. Dolcetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHET).
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- dohl
- CHET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolcetto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- CHETSay 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 dolcetto
- 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: dol-CHET-oh.
What does dolcetto mean?
- A grape variety from Piedmont, used to make a red wine.
- The dry, slightly bitter wine made from this grape.
Where does dolcetto come from?
Borrowed from Italian, a diminutive of dolce (“sweet”).
Words that rhyme with dolcetto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dolcetto.
Questions about saying dolcetto
How do you pronounce dolcetto?
Say dohl-CHET-oh. The American pronunciation is /doʊlˈtʃɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /dɒlˈtʃɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolcetto?
Dolcetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHET). Broken into parts: dohl · CHET · oh.
Is dolcetto 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 /dɒlˈtʃɛtəʊ/ (dol-CHET-oh).