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prosciutto
Definition:
(nou) Italian salt-cured ham usually sliced paper thin
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Common mistakes of prosciutto pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-SHOO-to". The correct pronunciation is with the stress on the last syllable: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in US and /prəˈʃʊ.təʊ/ in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "to" part.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce "prosciutto" with an "oo" sound as in "food". The correct pronunciation includes a short "u" sound in the second syllable: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in US and /prəˈʃʊ.təʊ/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "shoo" quickly followed by "to".
- Overemphasizing the "c": A common mistake is to pronounce the "c" as a hard "k" sound, saying "pro-ski-utto". The "c" should have a "sh" sound: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in US and /prəˈʃʊ.təʊ/ in UK. Tip: Remember that "sc" before "i" or "e" is pronounced as "sh".
- Ignoring the double "t": Some speakers may skip the double "t", pronouncing it as "pro-shoo-to". In fact, the "t" should be pronounced clearly: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in US and /prəˈʃʊ.təʊ/ in UK. Tip: Make sure to articulate both "t"s distinctly.
- Mispronouncing the ending: A frequent error is to end with a long "o" sound, like "pro-shoo-toh". The correct ending is a short "o" sound in US and "oh" in UK: /prəˈʃuː.toʊ/ in US and /prəˈʃʊ.təʊ/ in UK. Tip: Practice saying "to" quickly to ensure the right ending.