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How to pronounce ricasso

Say it like rih-KAS-oh. Ricasso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS).

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US American/rɪˈkæsoʊ/rih-KAS-oh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • rih
  • KAS
  • oh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Ricasso pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
  2. KASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  3. ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.

What does ricasso mean?

noun
  1. The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.
  2. The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.
  3. The comparable portion of a knife.

Where does ricasso come from?

Borrowed from Italian ricasso.

Words that rhyme with ricasso

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ricasso.

Questions about saying ricasso

How do you pronounce ricasso?

Say rih-KAS-oh. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈkæsoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in ricasso?

Ricasso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAS). Broken into parts: rih · KAS · oh.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).