How to pronounce risotto
Say it like rih-ZOH-toh. Risotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOH).
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- rih
- ZOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Risotto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of risotto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-ZOT-oh.
What does risotto mean?
- An Italian savoury dish made with rice and other ingredients.“The secret to a creamy risotto is letting the rice absorb one cup of broth at a time.”
- A similar dish made without rice.“a pearl barley risotto”
Where does risotto come from?
From Italian risotto, from riso (“rice”).
Words that rhyme with risotto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of risotto.
Questions about saying risotto
How do you pronounce risotto?
Say rih-ZOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈzoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /rɪˈzɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in risotto?
Risotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOH). Broken into parts: rih · ZOH · toh.
Is risotto 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 /rɪˈzɒtəʊ/ (rih-ZOT-oh).