How to Pronounce Sgraffito

To pronounce "sgraffito", say SGRAFF-it-o — 3 syllables, IPA /skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sgraffito”

"sgraffito" has 3 syllables: sgraff-it-o. It rhymes with graffito, if that helps it stick.

What does sgraffito mean?

noun

  1. A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.
  2. An instance or sample of sgraffito.

verb

  1. To produce a design using this technique.

Words that rhyme with sgraffito

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

sgraffiatoscraffitograffitoscratchitiscratchittigrattagegraffgraffage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sgraffito"?▾

"Sgraffito" has 3 syllables: sgraff · it · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "sgraffito"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sgraffito" is /skɹəˈfiːtoʊ/.

What does "sgraffito" mean?▾

Sgraffito: A technique in ceramics, art and wall design, where the top layer of pigment or slip is scratched through to reveal an underlying layer.

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