How to pronounce prosciutto
Say it like pruh-SHOO-toh. Prosciutto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO).
- pruh
- SHOO
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The sc is 'sh' and the double t is crisp: 'proh-SHOO-toh'.
Prosciutto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SHOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prosciutto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-SHOO-toh.
What does prosciutto mean?
- A dry-cured ham from Italy, thinly sliced.
Where does prosciutto come from?
Borrowed from Italian prosciutto (meaning 'ham', in general), from asciutto, with a change of prefix, or from a Vulgar Latin *perexsūctus, from per + Latin exsūctus.
Words that rhyme with prosciutto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prosciutto.
Questions about saying prosciutto
How do you pronounce prosciutto?
Say pruh-SHOO-toh. The American pronunciation is /prəˈʃuˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /prəˈʃuːˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prosciutto?
Prosciutto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHOO). Broken into parts: pruh · SHOO · toh.
Is prosciutto 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 /prəˈʃuːˌtəʊ/ (pruh-SHOO-toh).