How to pronounce paparazzo
Say it like pah-puh-RAHT-soh. Paparazzo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT).
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- pah
- puh
- RAHT
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paparazzo 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.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paparazzo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pap-uh-RAT-soh.
What does paparazzo mean?
- A freelance photographer who sells photographs of celebrities to the media, especially one who pursues celebrities and attempts to obtain candid photographs.“That man with the camera over there is a paparazzo.”
Where does paparazzo come from?
Borrowed from Italian paparazzo, from the name of Coriolano Paparazzo, a character in Federico Fellini's La dolce vita.
Questions about saying paparazzo
How do you pronounce paparazzo?
Say pah-puh-RAHT-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑpəˈrɑtsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌpæpəˈrætsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paparazzo?
Paparazzo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAHT). Broken into parts: pah · puh · RAHT · soh.
Is paparazzo 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 /ˌpæpəˈrætsəʊ/ (pap-uh-RAT-soh).