how to pronounce gusto

/ˈɡʌsˌtoʊ/

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gusto is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gusto in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… interest as with as much gusto as you …”

meaning of gusto

Gusto means enthusiasm, zest, or gust.

gusto frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word gusto occurs in english on average 2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.