Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ricasso

/rɪˈkæsoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.03 in modern English

Syllables: ri-c-as-so
IPA: /rɪˈkæsoʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

4

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.

noun

The blunt area of a sword just above the hilt, used for grip and maneuverability.

noun

The comparable portion of a knife.

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /rɪˈkæsoʊ/

Inflected Forms

ricassos (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

choil

Questions

How do you pronounce ricasso?: The recorded pronunciation is /rɪˈkæsoʊ/.
What does ricasso mean?: The base of a sword or knife blade where it joins the tang.
Where does ricasso come from?: Borrowed from Italian ricasso. Further etymology unknown.

How to pronounce ricasso

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