How to pronounce paisano
Say it like py-ZAH-noh. Paisano has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH).
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US American/paɪˈzɑnoʊ/py-ZAH-noh
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- py
- ZAH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paisano pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ZAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does paisano mean?
noun
- An Italian(-American), particularly as a term of address between Italian-American men.
- A native, especially a native of California of mixed Spanish and American Indian ancestry.
- A roadrunner.
Where does paisano come from?
From Neapolitan paisano.
Words that rhyme with paisano
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paisano.
Questions about saying paisano
How do you pronounce paisano?
Say py-ZAH-noh. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈzɑnoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paisano?
Paisano has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAH). Broken into parts: py · ZAH · noh.