How to pronounce ciabatta
Say it like chuh-BAH-ta. Ciabatta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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- chuh
- BAH
- ta
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciabatta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- taKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ciabatta
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: chuh-BAH-ta.
What does ciabatta mean?
- A broad, flat, white Italian bread.
Where does ciabatta come from?
Borrowed from Italian ciabatta (“slipper, bread”).
Questions about saying ciabatta
How do you pronounce ciabatta?
Say chuh-BAH-ta. The American pronunciation is /tʃəˈbɑtæ/. In British English it is /tʃəˈbɑːtæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciabatta?
Ciabatta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: chuh · BAH · ta.
Is ciabatta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /tʃəˈbɑːtæ/ (chuh-BAH-ta).