Pronunciation guide

How to pronounce focaccia

foh-KAH-chuh - three syllables; the 'cc' before 'ia' is a 'ch' sound

US/foʊˈkɑtʃə/

foʊkɑtʃə

UK/fəˈkætʃə/

fəkætʃə

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Common mistake

The 'cc' is 'ch' here - 'foh-KAH-chuh', not 'foh-KAK-see-uh'.

What “focaccia” means

A flatbread similar in style, composition, and texture to modern pizza doughs and topped with herbs, cheese and other products. Focaccia typically consists of high-gluten flour, oil, water, sugar, salt and yeast.

A sandwich made with this type of bread.

In a sentence

  • We baked warm focaccia with rosemary and olive oil.
  • The menu featured focaccia stuffed with mozzarella and tomatoes.

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