How to pronounce arancino
Say it like ar-un-CHEE-noh. Arancino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE).
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- ar
- un
- CHEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arancino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of arancino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ar-un-CHEE-noh.
What does arancino mean?
- A baked rice ball, filled with cheese or other sauce, originally from Sicily.
Where does arancino come from?
Borrowed from Italian arancino, taken from Sicilian arancinu/arancina.
Words that rhyme with arancino
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Questions about saying arancino
How do you pronounce arancino?
Say ar-un-CHEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrənˈtʃinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌærənˈtʃiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arancino?
Arancino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: ar · un · CHEE · noh.
Is arancino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌærənˈtʃiːnəʊ/ (ar-un-CHEE-noh).