How to pronounce cannelloni
Say it like kan-uh-LOH-nee. Cannelloni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- kan
- uh
- LOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cannelloni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cannelloni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kan-uh-LOH-nee.
What does cannelloni mean?
- Wide tubes of pasta filled with a savoury stuffing and baked in the oven.
Where does cannelloni come from?
From Italian cannelloni, from Latin canna (“reed”).
Words that rhyme with cannelloni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cannelloni.
Questions about saying cannelloni
How do you pronounce cannelloni?
Say kan-uh-LOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkænəˈloʊni/. In British English it is /ˌkænəˈləʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cannelloni?
Cannelloni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: kan · uh · LOH · nee.
Is cannelloni pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkænəˈləʊni/ (kan-uh-LOH-nee).