How to pronounce capellini
Say it like kap-uh-LEE-nee. Capellini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- kap
- uh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Capellini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kapGive 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.
- 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 capellini
American and British speakers say capellini in essentially the same way: /ˌkæpəˈlini/ in the US and /ˌkæpɛˈliːniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: kap-eh-LEE-nee.
What does capellini mean?
- Synonym of angel hair (“type of pasta”).
Where does capellini come from?
1950s, borrowed from Italian capellini (literally “thin hair”), originally a diminutive of capelli (“hair”).
Words that rhyme with capellini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of capellini.
Questions about saying capellini
How do you pronounce capellini?
Say kap-uh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæpəˈlini/. In British English it is /ˌkæpɛˈliːniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in capellini?
Capellini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: kap · uh · LEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say capellini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæpəˈlini/ and the British form is /ˌkæpɛˈliːniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.