How to pronounce arrabbiata
Say it like ar-uh-bee-AH-tuh. Arrabbiata has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH).
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- ar
- uh
- bee
- AH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arrabbiata 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- beeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arrabbiata
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ar-uh-BYAH-tuh.
What does arrabbiata mean?
- Cooked in a hot, fiery style with garlic, tomatoes, and chili.“Chicken arrabbiata was served on steaming fettuccine.”
- A dish cooked in this style.
Where does arrabbiata come from?
From Italian, feminine of arrabbiato (“angry”) referring to its spiciness; see rabbia (“anger”) for more.
Words that rhyme with arrabbiata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arrabbiata.
Questions about saying arrabbiata
How do you pronounce arrabbiata?
Say ar-uh-bee-AH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑrəbiˈɑtə/. In British English it is /ˌærəˈbjɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arrabbiata?
Arrabbiata has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH). Broken into parts: ar · uh · bee · AH · tuh.
Is arrabbiata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ˌærəˈbjɑːtə/ (ar-uh-BYAH-tuh).