About "pesto"
How to Split "pesto" into Syllables
The word pesto is divided into 2 syllables: pe·sto. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- pe — 1st syllable
- sto — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of pesto:
- IPA: /ˈpɛstoʊ/
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📖 Definitions
- pesto (usually uncountable, plural pestos)
- A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).
📚 Word Origin & History
Appears 1850 in Cottage economy, attributed to William Cobbett (but not found in any editions published during his life). From Italian pesto, from Latin pistus (“crushed, pounded”), from Latin pīnsō (“to pound, beat, crush”). Cognate to pestle. From Italian pesto. From Latin pistus (“crushed, pounded”), from Latin pīnsō (“to pound, beat, crush”), whose frequentative also gave Italian pestare (“to pound”). See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form. Borrowed from It...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare pesto with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| pesto | 2 | pe·sto |
| pkt | 1 | pkt |
| postdate | 2 | postda-te |
| pigheaded | 3 | pig-head-ed |
| pastie | 2 | pa-stie |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to pesto:
peso, pest, pesky, peseta, pester, pestle, pessary, Peshawar.