How to Pronounce Pistachio

"Pistachio" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɪstˈæʃɪˌəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pistachio

"pistachio" has 4 syllables: pistachio.

What does pistachio mean?

noun

  1. A deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) grown in parts of Asia for its drupaceous fruit.
  2. The nutlike fruit of this tree.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "pistachio"?

"Pistachio" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "pistachio"?

"Pistachio" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "pistachio"?

The IPA transcription of "pistachio" is /pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/.

What does "pistachio" mean?

Pistachio: A deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) grown in parts of Asia for its drupaceous fruit.

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