How to pronounce radicchio
Say it like ruh-DEE-kyoh. Radicchio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- ruh
- DEE
- kyoh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Radicchio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- kyohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of radicchio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ruh-DEE-kyoh.
What does radicchio mean?
- A cultivar of chicory (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) with red leaves and a slightly bitter taste, eaten as a salad vegetable or grilled.
Where does radicchio come from?
Borrowed from Italian radicchio.
Questions about saying radicchio
How do you pronounce radicchio?
Say ruh-DEE-kyoh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdikjoʊ/. In British English it is /rəˈdiːkjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in radicchio?
Radicchio has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: ruh · DEE · kyoh.
Is radicchio 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 /rəˈdiːkjəʊ/ (ruh-DEE-kyoh).