How to pronounce mozzetta
Say it like moh-ZET-uh. Mozzetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- moh
- ZET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mozzetta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mozzetta
- 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: moh-ZET-uh.
What does mozzetta mean?
- A short cape covering the shoulders and buttoned in front, with a hood, which is worn by the pope, cardinals, bishops, and other senior clergy.
Where does mozzetta come from?
The plural form mozzette is borrowed from Italian mozzette.
Words that rhyme with mozzetta
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Questions about saying mozzetta
How do you pronounce mozzetta?
Say moh-ZET-uh. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈzɛtə/. In British English it is /məʊˈzɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mozzetta?
Mozzetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: moh · ZET · uh.
Is mozzetta 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 /məʊˈzɛtə/ (moh-ZET-uh).