How do you spell Prosciutto?
Correct spelling
prosciutto
Remember: pro-SCI-UT-TO - 'sci' makes 'sh' sound, double T at end
Why is prosciutto spelled this way?
From Latin pro (before) + exsuctus (sucked out, dried). The sci makes a 'SHOO' sound in Italian. Double t. Often misspelled 'prosciuto' or 'proscuitto'. Remember: sci = sh, double t at the end.
Common misspellings of prosciutto
prosciutoproscuittoproscuitoprosciutti
Example
The antipasto platter featured paper-thin slices of prosciutto wrapped around fresh melon.