How to pronounce soffritto
Say it like suh-FREE-toh. Soffritto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE).
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- suh
- FREE
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soffritto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of soffritto
- 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: suh-FREE-toh.
What does soffritto mean?
- A fried mixture of chopped onions, carrots and celery, used as the beginning point of a dish, especially in Italian cuisine; may also contain garlic, shallot, and leek.
Where does soffritto come from?
Borrowed from Italian soffritto (literally “gently fried”).
Words that rhyme with soffritto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soffritto.
Questions about saying soffritto
How do you pronounce soffritto?
Say suh-FREE-toh. The American pronunciation is /səˈfritoʊ/. In British English it is /səˈfriːtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soffritto?
Soffritto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FREE). Broken into parts: suh · FREE · toh.
Is soffritto 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 /səˈfriːtəʊ/ (suh-FREE-toh).