How to pronounce farfalle
Say it like far-FAH-lay. Farfalle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH).
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- far
- FAH
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Farfalle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of farfalle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fah-FAL-ay.
What does farfalle mean?
- pasta in the shape of butterflies or bow ties
Where does farfalle come from?
Borrowed from Italian farfalle (“butterflies; bow ties; farfalle pasta”).
Questions about saying farfalle
How do you pronounce farfalle?
Say far-FAH-lay. The American pronunciation is /fɑrˈfɑleɪ/. In British English it is /fɑːˈfæleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in farfalle?
Farfalle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH). Broken into parts: far · FAH · lay.
Is farfalle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fɑːˈfæleɪ/ (fah-FAL-ay).