How to pronounce burrata
Say it like buh-RAH-tuh. Burrata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH).
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- buh
- RAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burrata pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAHSay 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 burrata
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: buh-RAH-tuh.
What does burrata mean?
- A fresh southern Italian cheese similar to creamy mozzarella.
Where does burrata come from?
Borrowed from Italian burrata, from burro (“butter”).
Words that rhyme with burrata
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of burrata.
Questions about saying burrata
How do you pronounce burrata?
Say buh-RAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /bəˈrɑtə/. In British English it is /bʊˈrɑːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burrata?
Burrata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAH). Broken into parts: buh · RAH · tuh.
Is burrata pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bʊˈrɑːtə/ (buh-RAH-tuh).