How to pronounce cepelinas
Say it like tsep-uh-LEE-nus. Cepelinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- tsep
- uh
- LEE
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cepelinas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tsepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cepelinas
American and British speakers say cepelinas in essentially the same way: /tsɛpəˈlinəs/ in the US and /tsɛpəˈliːnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: tsep-uh-LEE-nus.
What does cepelinas mean?
- A Lithuanian dumpling made from grated riced potatoes, stuffed with ground meat or another filling such as cottage cheese or mushrooms.
Where does cepelinas come from?
Borrowed from Lithuanian cepelinas (“Zeppelin”).
Words that rhyme with cepelinas
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cepelinas.
Questions about saying cepelinas
How do you pronounce cepelinas?
Say tsep-uh-LEE-nus. The American pronunciation is /tsɛpəˈlinəs/. In British English it is /tsɛpəˈliːnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cepelinas?
Cepelinas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: tsep · uh · LEE · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say cepelinas the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tsɛpəˈlinəs/ and the British form is /tsɛpəˈliːnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.