How to pronounce focaccia
Say it like foh-KAH-chee-uh. Focaccia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
- foh
- KAH
- chee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The double c is 'ch': 'foh-KAH-chuh'.
Focaccia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- cheeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of focaccia
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: fuh-KACH-uh.
What does focaccia mean?
- A flatbread similar in style, composition, and texture to modern pizza doughs and topped with herbs, cheese and other products. Focaccia typically consists of high-gluten flour, oil, water, sugar, salt and yeast.
- A sandwich made with this type of bread.
Where does focaccia come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian focaccia, from Late Latin focācium (via its plural focācia), derived from Latin focus (“hearth”).
Questions about saying focaccia
How do you pronounce focaccia?
Say foh-KAH-chee-uh. The American pronunciation is /foʊˈkɑˌtʃiə/. In British English it is /fəˈkætʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in focaccia?
Focaccia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: foh · KAH · chee · uh.
Is focaccia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /fəˈkætʃə/ (fuh-KACH-uh).