How to pronounce lazaretto
Say it like laz-uh-RET-oh. Lazaretto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- laz
- uh
- RET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lazaretto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay 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 lazaretto
- 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: laz-uh-RET-oh.
What does lazaretto mean?
- A place at the front of the tweendecks of a merchant ship where provisions are stored.
Where does lazaretto come from?
The plural form lazaretti is borrowed from Italian lazzaretti, lazzeretti.
Words that rhyme with lazaretto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lazaretto.
Questions about saying lazaretto
How do you pronounce lazaretto?
Say laz-uh-RET-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæzəˈrɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌlæzəˈrɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lazaretto?
Lazaretto has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: laz · uh · RET · oh.
Is lazaretto 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 /ˌlæzəˈrɛtəʊ/ (laz-uh-RET-oh).