Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

castello

/kəstˈɛloʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.42 in modern English

Syllables
castel-lo
IPA
/kəstˈɛloʊ/
10
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The largest of the six sestieri of Venice; includes the Arsenale

name

A surname.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian castello.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

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Questions

How do you pronounce castello?
The recorded pronunciation is /kəstˈɛloʊ/.
What does castello mean?
A municipality of San Marino.
Where does castello come from?
It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce castello

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “castello”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kəstˈɛloʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “castello” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.