How to pronounce pistachios
Say it like puh-STASH-ee-ohz. Pistachios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH).
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- puh
- STASH
- ee
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistachios pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
- ohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pistachios
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-STASH-ee-ohz.
What does pistachios mean?
- plural of pistachio How to pronounce pistachio
Questions about saying pistachios
How do you pronounce pistachios?
Say puh-STASH-ee-ohz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈstæʃiˌoʊz/. In British English it is /pəˈstæʃiˌəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistachios?
Pistachios has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STASH). Broken into parts: puh · STASH · ee · ohz.
Is pistachios 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 /pəˈstæʃiˌəʊz/ (puh-STASH-ee-ohz).