How to pronounce pistachio
Say it like pih-STASH-ee-oh. Pistachio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH).
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- pih
- STASH
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistachio 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.
- STASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pistachio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pih-STASH-ee-oh.
What does pistachio mean?
- A deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) grown in parts of Asia for its drupaceous fruit.
- The nutlike fruit of this tree.
- A pale green color, like that of a pistachio seed.
Questions about saying pistachio
How do you pronounce pistachio?
Say pih-STASH-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /pɪˈstæʃioʊ/. In British English it is /pɪˈstæʃiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistachio?
Pistachio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH). Broken into parts: pih · STASH · ee · oh.
Is pistachio 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 /pɪˈstæʃiəʊ/ (pih-STASH-ee-oh).