Loanword · Italian · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Prosciutto/3-syl/
/prəˈʃuː.toʊ/
From Italian, literally "dried beforehand" — *pro* (before) + *exsūctus* (sucked out/dried). Dry-cured ham.
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·PRO·
SCIU
TTO
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Common mistakes 1 variants
PRO
- sciu - tto
prəˈʃuː.toʊ — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Prosciutto?
Prosciutto is pronounced /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ — "PRO-sciu-tto" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Prosciutto?
Prosciutto has 3 syllables: PRO-sciu-tto. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Prosciutto?
The first syllable — "PRO" — carries primary stress: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/.
Where does the word Prosciutto come from?
Prosciutto is a Italian loanword — From Italian, literally "dried beforehand" — *pro* (before) + *exsūctus* (sucked out/dried). Dry-cured ham..
Is Prosciutto pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Prosciutto varies by dialect: AU /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/, UK /prɒˈʃuː.təʊ/, US /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/.
How can I practice pronouncing Prosciutto?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: PRO—SCIU—TTO. Stress the first syllable loudly.