How to Pronounce "Cacio e Pepe"

Q: How do you pronounce Cacio e Pepe?

Cacio e Pepe is pronounced ˌkɑːtʃioʊ eɪ ˈpeɪpeɪ. It originates from Italian. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Q: Is Cacio e Pepe hard to pronounce?

Cacio e Pepe is considered hard to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌkɑːtʃioʊ eɪ ˈpeɪpeɪ.

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🌐 Italian word

IPA ˌkɑːtʃioʊ eɪ ˈpeɪpeɪ

Syllables: ca·cio e pe·pe

What does "Cacio e Pepe" mean?

noun

A classic Roman pasta dish made with pecorino romano cheese and black pepper.

Example: "For dinner, I decided to make a classic Roman dish of Cacio e Pepe, featuring just pasta, cheese, and pepper."

Origin of "Cacio e Pepe"

From Italian cacio meaning cheese and pepe meaning pepper. A simple but technically demanding dish from Rome.

How to Say "Cacio e Pepe"

🗣️ Step by Step

KAH-choh eh PAY-pay. The first syllable 'KAH' rhymes with 'car', the second syllable 'choh' sounds like 'show' without the 's', 'eh' sounds like 'eh' in 'bet', and 'PAY' rhymes with 'day'. Stress the last syllable: PAY.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce 'Cacio' as 'CAY-choh', which misplaces the emphasis on the wrong vowel sound.

💬 Example

For dinner, I decided to make a classic Roman dish of Cacio e Pepe, featuring just pasta, cheese, and pepper.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce Cacio e Pepe?

Cacio e Pepe is pronounced ˌkɑːtʃioʊ eɪ ˈpeɪpeɪ. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.