How to pronounce porchetta
Say it like por-KET-uh. Porchetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- por
- KET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Porchetta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- porKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of porchetta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: paw-KET-uh.
What does porchetta mean?
- A savory and moist boneless pork roast, part of Italian cuisine.
Where does porchetta come from?
An unadapted borrowing from Italian porchetta.
Words that rhyme with porchetta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of porchetta.
Questions about saying porchetta
How do you pronounce porchetta?
Say por-KET-uh. The American pronunciation is /poʊrˈkɛtə/. In British English it is /pɔːˈkɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in porchetta?
Porchetta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: por · KET · uh.
Is porchetta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɔːˈkɛtə/ (paw-KET-uh).