Learn How to Pronounce risotto
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
risotto
Definition:
(nou) rice cooked with broth and sprinkled with grated cheese
Examples:
It melts well with risotto or on polenta.
The correct dish is seafood risotto.
It is often served with risotto alla milanese.
Learn more about:risotto
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: risotto
Learn Individual Sounds
Break risotto down into individual sounds such as . Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say risotto in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say risotto in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with risotto.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of risotto pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ri-SOT-to" instead of "ri-ZOT-to". Tip: Remember that in "risotto", the primary stress is on the second syllable, as indicated by the IPA /rɪˈzɒt.oʊ/ (UK) and /rɪˈzɑː.t̬oʊ/ (US).
- Overpronouncing the "r": Some speakers tend to roll the "r" in "risotto", making it sound overly dramatic. Tip: In English, keep the "r" sound soft and relaxed, as in /rɪˈzɒt.oʊ/ (UK) and /rɪˈzɑː.t̬oʊ/ (US).
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "i" in "risotto" is often mispronounced as a long "ee" sound, leading to "reesotto". Tip: Use a short "i" sound, like in "bit", to pronounce it correctly: /rɪˈzɒt.oʊ/ (UK) and /rɪˈzɑː.t̬oʊ/ (US).
- Missing the final "o": Some may drop the last "o", saying "risott". Tip: Always include the final vowel sound to maintain the word's integrity. Pronounce it fully as /rɪˈzɒt.oʊ/ (UK) and /rɪˈzɑː.t̬oʊ/ (US).
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "t": A common mistake is to pronounce the "t" in "risotto" like a "d", resulting in "risoddo". Tip: Keep the "t" crisp and clear, as in /rɪˈzɒt.oʊ/ (UK) and /rɪˈzɑː.t̬oʊ/ (US).