How to pronounce zucchetto
Say it like tsuh-KET-oh. Zucchetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET).
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- tsuh
- KET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zucchetto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tsuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- KETSay 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 zucchetto
- 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: tsuh-KET-oh.
What does zucchetto mean?
- A small skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy (the Pope's is white, a cardinal's red, a bishop's purple, and a priest's black), Anglican clergy, and Syriac or Malankara Orthodox clergy
Where does zucchetto come from?
Borrowed from Italian zucchetto, ultimately a diminutive of zucca (“gourd, squash”), due to the shape.
Words that rhyme with zucchetto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zucchetto.
Questions about saying zucchetto
How do you pronounce zucchetto?
Say tsuh-KET-oh. The American pronunciation is /tsʊˈkɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zucchetto?
Zucchetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KET). Broken into parts: tsuh · KET · oh.
Is zucchetto 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 /tsʊˈkɛtəʊ/ (tsuh-KET-oh).