How to pronounce calzone
Say it like kal-ZOHN. Calzone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOHN).
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- kal
- ZOHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calzone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ZOHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of calzone
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kalt-SOH-nee.
What does calzone mean?
- A baked Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with tomato, cheese and other toppings.
Where does calzone come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian calzone (literally “stocking, trouser”).
Words that rhyme with calzone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calzone.
Questions about saying calzone
How do you pronounce calzone?
Say kal-ZOHN. The American pronunciation is /kælˈzoʊn/. In British English it is /kæltˈsəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calzone?
Calzone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOHN). Broken into parts: kal · ZOHN.
Is calzone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kæltˈsəʊni/ (kalt-SOH-nee).