A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Prosciutto Pizza
How to say 'prosciutto pizza' like you're ordering from your favorite Italian restaurant.
prosciutto pizza
pruh-SHOO-toh PEET-suh
/prəˈʃuːtoʊ ˈpiːtsə/ · proh · shoo · toh · peet · suh
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also a common topic when discussing favorite pizza toppings or ordering takeout.
Where the word comes from
The dish combines 'prosciutto,' Italian for a dry-cured ham, and 'pizza,' the Italian word for the baked flatbread dish.
Common ways people get it wrong
- proh-SKOO-toh PEET-suh The 'sci' in prosciutto is pronounced like 'sh' (as in 'shoe'), not 'sk'.
- PROH-shoo-toh PIZ-uh The stress is on the second syllable of 'prosciutto' (SHOO) and the first syllable of 'pizza' (PEET).
Frequently asked
How do you pronounce prosciutto?
It's pronounced 'proh-SHOO-toh.' The 'sci' sounds like 'sh' and the 'o' at the end is like the 'o' in 'go'.
Is pizza pronounced PIZ-uh or PIT-za?
In American English, 'PIZ-uh' is the most common pronunciation. The Italian pronunciation is closer to 'PEET-sah', but 'PIZ-uh' is widely accepted.
What kind of pizza is prosciutto pizza?
It's a pizza topped with slices of prosciutto, a type of dry-cured Italian ham. It's often paired with ingredients like arugula, mozzarella, or balsamic glaze.
