How to pronounce ditalini
Say it like dee-tuh-LEE-nee. Ditalini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- dee
- tuh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ditalini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep 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 ditalini
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dee-tuh-LEE-nee.
What does ditalini mean?
- short pasta tubes with ribbed sides
Where does ditalini come from?
From Italian ditalini, a diminutive of ditale (“thimble”).
Words that rhyme with ditalini
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Questions about saying ditalini
How do you pronounce ditalini?
Say dee-tuh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌditəˈlini/. In British English it is /ˌdiːtəˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ditalini?
Ditalini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: dee · tuh · LEE · nee.
Is ditalini pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdiːtəˈliːni/ (dee-tuh-LEE-nee).