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Can you pronounce ricci as ricky?

It depends on the context and what "ricci" refers to.

* If "ricci" is a last name, it's generally pronounced "ree-chee".

* If "ricci" is short for "riccio" (Italian for "hedgehog"), it's pronounced "ree-cho".

So, no, it's not usually pronounced "ricky".

Can you tell me more about where you encountered this word? That might help me give you a more accurate pronunciation.

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