HOW TO PRONOUNCE
risotto
/ˌɹiˈsɔˌtoʊ/
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Put the main beat on the second syllable.
Use three syllables and an unvoiced s. Its first and last vowels carry secondary stress, so keep the middle vowel most prominent when practicing the rhythm.
3 syllables · Stress on syllable 2
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“The chef prepared a mushroom risotto.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does risotto mean?
noun
- An Italian savoury dish made with rice and other ingredients.
- A similar dish made without rice.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɹiˈsɔˌtoʊ/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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“If you can dine on a risotto. But I imagine you are expected at home.”
If you have some good risotto left, you can use it up by making it into little balls the size of small nuts.