How to pronounce paparazza
Say it like pah-puh-RAHT-suh. Paparazza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT).
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- pah
- puh
- RAHT
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paparazza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paparazza
American and British speakers say paparazza in essentially the same way: /ˌpɑpəˈrɑtsə/ in the US and /ˌpæpəˈrætsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pap-uh-RAT-suh.
What does paparazza mean?
- A female paparazzo.
Where does paparazza come from?
From Italian paparazza, changed from paparazzo to reflect feminine gender (both actual and grammatical), as is morphologically standard in Italian.
Words that rhyme with paparazza
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paparazza.
Questions about saying paparazza
How do you pronounce paparazza?
Say pah-puh-RAHT-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑpəˈrɑtsə/. In British English it is /ˌpæpəˈrætsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paparazza?
Paparazza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT). Broken into parts: pah · puh · RAHT · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say paparazza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɑpəˈrɑtsə/ and the British form is /ˌpæpəˈrætsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.