How to pronounce graffito
Say it like gruh-FEE-toh. Graffito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- gruh
- FEE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graffito pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of graffito
- 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: gruh-FEE-toh.
What does graffito mean?
- An informal inscription, as by a worker or vandal.
- A single instance of graffiti in the art/vandalism sense.
Where does graffito come from?
Borrowed from Italian graffito.
Words that rhyme with graffito
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of graffito.
Questions about saying graffito
How do you pronounce graffito?
Say gruh-FEE-toh. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈfitoʊ/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈfiːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graffito?
Graffito has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: gruh · FEE · toh.
Is graffito 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 /ɡrəˈfiːtəʊ/ (gruh-FEE-toh).