"Petrucci" is spelled using the following IPA phonetic transcription: / pɛˈtruːtʃi /. The first syllable, "pe," is pronounced with a short "e" sound, the second syllable, "tru," is pronounced with a long "u" sound, and the final syllable, "cci," is pronounced with a "ch" sound as in "cheese." This spelling accurately reflects the Italian origin of the name, as it is common in Italian for "c" to make a "ch" sound when followed by "i" or "e."
The word Petrucci is an Italian surname derived from the given name Pietro or Peter in English. Petrucci is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to indicate the son of someone named Pietro or Peter. In Italian, the suffix -ucci or -uccio is often added to names to indicate lineage or patronymic relationships. Therefore, Petrucci means son of Pietro or son of Peter.