How to pronounce Pici

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈpiːtʃi/. In plain English letters that is PEE-chee, 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 Pici?

Pici is a noodle dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Siena and Val d'Orcia. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Pici comes from

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

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