how to pronounce pizzicato

/ˌpɪt.sɪˈkɑː.təʊ/

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pizzicato is pronounced in four syllables

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meanings of pizzicato

adverb:

To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.

noun:

A note that is played pizzicato.

pizzicato frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word pizzicato occurs in english on average 0.2 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.