How to pronounce piazza
Say it like pee-AZ-uh. Piazza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ).
- pee
- AZ
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piazza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piazza
American and British speakers say piazza in essentially the same way: /piˈæzə/ in the US and /piˈætsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: pee-AT-suh.
What does piazza mean?
- A public square, especially in Italian cities.
- A roofed gallery or arcade (for example around a public square or in front of a building).
Where does piazza come from?
From Italian piazza. Doublet of piatza, place, platz, and plaza.
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Questions about saying piazza
How do you pronounce piazza?
Say pee-AZ-uh. The American pronunciation is /piˈæzə/. In British English it is /piˈætsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piazza?
Piazza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AZ). Broken into parts: pee · AZ · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say piazza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /piˈæzə/ and the British form is /piˈætsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.