How to pronounce cipollino
Say it like chip-uh-LEE-noh. Cipollino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- chip
- uh
- LEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cipollino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of cipollino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: chip-uh-LEE-noh.
What does cipollino mean?
- Alternative form of cipolin (“type of marble”).
Words that rhyme with cipollino
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Questions about saying cipollino
How do you pronounce cipollino?
Say chip-uh-LEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃɪpəˈlinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌtʃɪpəˈliːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cipollino?
Cipollino has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: chip · uh · LEE · noh.
Is cipollino 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 /ˌtʃɪpəˈliːnəʊ/ (chip-uh-LEE-noh).