How to Pronounce "mafioso"
word
ˌmɑːfiˈoʊsoʊ
mah-fee-OH-soh
mˌæfɪˈəʊsəʊ
maf-ee-OH-soh
Definition
A mafioso is a member of the Mafia, an organized criminal group, especially of Italian origin. It can also refer more generally to someone involved in organized crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɑːfiˈoʊsoʊ
British English
mˌæfɪˈəʊsəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mah-fee-OH-soh
UK
maf-ee-OH-soh
Listen in Context
The movie is about a famous mafioso in New York.
A mafioso was arrested by the police last night.
Many people are afraid of the local mafioso.
He dresses sharp and acts like a true mafioso, but he's just a businessman.