How to Pronounce "aficionado"
word
əˌfiʃjəˈnɑˌdoʊ
uh-FISH-yuh-NAH-doh
ɐfˌɪʃənˈɑːdəʊ
uh-FISH-uh-NAH-doh
Definition
A person who is very passionate and knowledgeable about a specific activity or interest, often as a hobby.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌfiʃjəˈnɑˌdoʊ
British English
ɐfˌɪʃənˈɑːdəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FISH-yuh-NAH-doh
UK
uh-FISH-uh-NAH-doh
Listen in Context
He is a aficionado of classical music.
My uncle is a wine aficionado.
She became a aficionado of Japanese literature.
You can always spot a true aficionado by how much they know.