How to pronounce gusto
Say it like GUHS-toh. Gusto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS).
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- GUHS
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gusto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gusto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GUHS-toh.
What does gusto mean?
- Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.“He sang with more gusto than talent.”
- An individual's fondness or liking of a particular flavor.
- The style in which a work is done, its artistic style, and occasionally, the prevailing style in matters of taste.
Where does gusto come from?
Borrowed from Italian gusto, from Latin gustus (“taste”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gusto
How do you pronounce gusto?
Say GUHS-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡʌˌstoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡʌstəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gusto?
Gusto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GUHS). Broken into parts: GUHS · toh.
Is gusto 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 /ˈɡʌstəʊ/ (GUHS-toh).