How to pronounce Castagnaccio

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /kastaɲˈɲattʃo/. In plain English letters that is kah-stah-NYAHT-choh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Castagnaccio?

Castagnaccio is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: Lucca and the Apennines. People usually eat it at teatime. Its main ingredients are nuts & seeds. It tastes sweet.

Where Castagnaccio comes from

Castagnaccio is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Toscana.

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Dishes like Castagnaccio in other countries

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