How to Pronounce "fresco"
word
ˈfɹɛskoʊ
FRES-koh
fɹˈɛskəʊ
FRES-koh
Definition
A painting done quickly on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors become part of the wall as it dries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɹɛskoʊ
British English
fɹˈɛskəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FRES-koh
UK
FRES-koh
Listen in Context
The fresco covers the entire church wall.
She studied how to paint a fresco.
The artist created a beautiful fresco in the hall.
We visited Italy to see the famous frescoes in Florence.