How to pronounce pistole
Say it like PIS-tohl. Pistole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- tohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of pistole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PIS-tohl.
What does pistole mean?
- A disc-shaped piece of chocolate, the size of a coin, designed for melting when cooking.
Where does pistole come from?
Alternatively, perhaps from Pistoia (a city in Tuscany).
Questions about saying pistole
How do you pronounce pistole?
Say PIS-tohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪstoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪstəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistole?
Pistole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · tohl.
Is pistole 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 /ˈpɪstəʊl/ (PIS-tohl).