How to pronounce Bellini
Say it like beh-LEE-nee. Bellini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE).
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- beh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bellini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- behKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Bellini
American and British speakers say Bellini in essentially the same way: /bɛˈlini/ in the US and /bɛˈliːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: beh-LEE-nee.
What does Bellini mean?
- A cocktail made from Prosecco and peach juice.
Words that rhyme with Bellini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Bellini.
Questions about saying Bellini
How do you pronounce Bellini?
Say beh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /bɛˈlini/. In British English it is /bɛˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Bellini?
Bellini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEE). Broken into parts: beh · LEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say Bellini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɛˈlini/ and the British form is /bɛˈliːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.