How to pronounce conchiglie
Say it like kon-KEE-lyay. Conchiglie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- kon
- KEE
- lyay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conchiglie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of conchiglie
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-KEE-lyay.
What does conchiglie mean?
- pasta shells
Where does conchiglie come from?
Borrowed from Italian conchiglie, plural of conchiglia (“animal shell; pasta shell”).
Questions about saying conchiglie
How do you pronounce conchiglie?
Say kon-KEE-lyay. The American pronunciation is /kɑnˈkiljeɪ/. In British English it is /kɒnˈkiːljeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conchiglie?
Conchiglie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: kon · KEE · lyay.
Is conchiglie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kɒnˈkiːljeɪ/ (kon-KEE-lyay).