How to Pronounce Pistachio

To pronounce "pistachio", say PIST-ach-io — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈstæʃiˌoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pɪstˈæʃɪˌəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pistachio”

"pistachio" has 3 syllables: pist-ach-io. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

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.

Synonyms

pistachio green

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Words that rhyme with pistachio

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aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

pistachepistaciapeach

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pistachio"?▾

"Pistachio" has 3 syllables: pist · ach · io.

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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