Pronunciation: [pɪzˈɑːnə͡ʊ] (IPA) 
The word "pizano" is often misspelled as "paisano," but the correct spelling is with a "z." The IPA phonetic transcription of "pizano" is /pɪˈzɑnoʊ/, which indicates a short "i" sound followed by a "z" and an "ah" sound. "Pizano" is derived from the Italian word "paesano," meaning a friend or neighbor from the same town or region. It is commonly used in Italian-American culture to refer to a close friend or associate.
The word "pizano" is derived from the Italian word "paesano". "Paesano" means "fellow countryman" or "compatriot" in Italian. It comes from the Italian word "paese", which means "country" or "homeland". Over time, "paesano" evolved into "pizano" in some dialects of Italian, particularly those spoken in certain regions of Italy and among Italian immigrants in the United States. It is often used as a term of endearment or familiarity to refer to someone from the same hometown or ethnic background.
