How do you pronounce "pistachio"?

In American English: /pəˈstæʃiːˌoʊ/ (puh-STASH-ee-oh). In British English: /pɪstˈaʃɪˌəʊ/ (pist-ASH-i). In Canadian English: /pəˈstæʃiːˌoʊ/ (puh-STASH-ee-oh). In Australian English: /pɪstˈaʃɪˌəʊ/ (pist-ASH-i).

Is "pistachio" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pəˈstæʃiːˌoʊ/ (puh-STASH-ee-oh), while in British English it's /pɪstˈaʃɪˌəʊ/ (pist-ASH-i).

How to Pronounce "pistachio"

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pistachio

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/pəˈstæʃiːˌoʊ/

puh-STASH-ee-oh

Syllable Breakdown

pəpis·stæʃta·iːch·oʊio

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