How to Pronounce "pizzicato"
word
ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ
pit-si-KAH-toh
pˌiːtsɪkˈɑːtəʊ
pee-tsi-KAH-toh
Definition
A way of playing a stringed instrument by plucking the strings with your fingers instead of using a bow.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑːtoʊ
British English
pˌiːtsɪkˈɑːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pit-si-KAH-toh
UK
pee-tsi-KAH-toh
Listen in Context
The violinist played the song using pizzicato instead of the bow.
The music sheet tells the cellist to use pizzicato here.
I love the sound of pizzicato on the double bass.
When the orchestra switched to pizzicato, it added a playful mood to the piece.