How to pronounce Prosecco
Say it like pruh-SEK-oh. Prosecco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK).
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- pruh
- SEK
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prosecco 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.
- SEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Prosecco
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pruh-SEK-oh.
What does Prosecco mean?
- A dry, slightly sparkling Italian white wine made from that grape; also a geographical indication.
Words that rhyme with Prosecco
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Prosecco.
Questions about saying Prosecco
How do you pronounce Prosecco?
Say pruh-SEK-oh. The American pronunciation is /prəˈsɛkoʊ/. In British English it is /prəˈsɛkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Prosecco?
Prosecco has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEK). Broken into parts: pruh · SEK · oh.
Is Prosecco 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 /prəˈsɛkəʊ/ (pruh-SEK-oh).