How to pronounce broccolini
Say it like brok-uh-LEE-nee. Broccolini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- brok
- uh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Broccolini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 broccolini
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: brok-uh-LEE-nee.
What does broccolini mean?
- A green vegetable similar to broccoli but with smaller florets and long thin stalks; a cross between broccoli and kai-lan (Chinese broccoli).
Where does broccolini come from?
From a trademark, presumably intended as a diminutive of broccoli.
Words that rhyme with broccolini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of broccolini.
Questions about saying broccolini
How do you pronounce broccolini?
Say brok-uh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /brɑkəˈlini/. In British English it is /brɒkəˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in broccolini?
Broccolini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: brok · uh · LEE · nee.
Is broccolini pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /brɒkəˈliːni/ (brok-uh-LEE-nee).