How to pronounce bucatini
Say it like boo-kuh-TEE-nee. Bucatini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE).
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- boo
- kuh
- TEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bucatini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- booGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEESay 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 bucatini
American and British speakers say bucatini in essentially the same way: /ˌbukəˈtini/ in the US and /ˌbuːkəˈtiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: boo-kuh-TEE-nee.
What does bucatini mean?
- A thicker form of spaghetti with a hole running through it.
Where does bucatini come from?
From Italian bucatini, diminutive of buco (“hole”).
Words that rhyme with bucatini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bucatini.
Questions about saying bucatini
How do you pronounce bucatini?
Say boo-kuh-TEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌbukəˈtini/. In British English it is /ˌbuːkəˈtiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bucatini?
Bucatini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEE). Broken into parts: boo · kuh · TEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say bucatini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbukəˈtini/ and the British form is /ˌbuːkəˈtiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.