How many syllables in ricotta?

There are 3 syllables in the word ricotta.

How to pronounce ricotta:

ricotta (noun):: a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk.; a similar cheese made in the u.s. from whole or skim milk; a white unripened whey cheese of italy that resembles cottage cheese

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blue cheese

brick cheese

brie

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cheddar

cheddar cheese

cheese rind

cheshire cheese

chevre

cottage cheese

cream cheese

curd

dairy product

double gloucester

edam

farm cheese

food

goat cheese

gouda

gouda cheese

grated cheese

hand cheese

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