How to pronounce piccata
Say it like pih-KAH-tuh. Piccata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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US American/pɪˈkɑtə/pih-KAH-tuh
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- pih
- KAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piccata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does piccata mean?
adjective
- Sliced, sautéed and served with lemon, parsley and butter sauce.
- A dish of food sliced, sautéed and served with lemon, parsley and butter sauce; or an individual slice of such a dish.
Where does piccata come from?
From Italian piccata (“larded”), past participle of piccare (“to prick; to lard”).
Words that rhyme with piccata
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Questions about saying piccata
How do you pronounce piccata?
Say pih-KAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈkɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piccata?
Piccata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: pih · KAH · tuh.