How to pronounce fiasco
Say it like fee-AS-koh. Fiasco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS).
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- fee
- AS
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiasco pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fiasco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fee-AS-koh.
What does fiasco mean?
- A sudden or unexpected failure.“The event turned into a complete fiasco when the power went out.”
- A ludicrous or humiliating situation. Some effort that went quite wrong.
- A wine bottle in a (usually straw) jacket.
Where does fiasco come from?
Doublet of flacon, flagon, and flask.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with fiasco
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Questions about saying fiasco
How do you pronounce fiasco?
Say fee-AS-koh. The American pronunciation is /fiˈæskoʊ/. In British English it is /fiˈæskəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiasco?
Fiasco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AS). Broken into parts: fee · AS · koh.
Is fiasco 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 /fiˈæskəʊ/ (fee-AS-koh).