How to pronounce terracotta
American English pronunciation
tair-uh-KOT-uh
- IPA
- /ˌtɛɹəˈkɑtə/
- Syllables
- tair · uh · KOT · uh (4 syllables, stress on the 3rd)
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What terracotta means
Reddish-brown baked clay used for pots and tiles
In a sentence: We planted basil in a terracotta pot on the kitchen windowsill.
Where it comes from: It's Italian for "baked earth."
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