How to pronounce maritozzo
Say it like mar-ih-TOHT-soh. Maritozzo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOHT).
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- mar
- ih
- TOHT
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maritozzo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maritozzo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: mar-ih-TOT-soh.
What does maritozzo mean?
- Any one of a kind of brioche-style bun filled with whipped cream and dusted with powdered sugar, originating in Rome, Italy, and traditionally eaten as a breakfast pastry.
Where does maritozzo come from?
Borrowed from Italian, from marito (“husband”), possibly because it used to be given to a girl by her fiancé.
Questions about saying maritozzo
How do you pronounce maritozzo?
Say mar-ih-TOHT-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑrɪˈtoʊtsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌmærɪˈtɒtsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maritozzo?
Maritozzo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOHT). Broken into parts: mar · ih · TOHT · soh.
Is maritozzo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌmærɪˈtɒtsəʊ/ (mar-ih-TOT-soh).