How to pronounce fettuccine
Say it like fet-uh-CHEE-nee. Fettuccine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE).
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- fet
- uh
- CHEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fettuccine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHEESay 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 fettuccine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fet-uh-CHEE-nee.
What does fettuccine mean?
- Long, flat ribbons of pasta, cut from a rolled-out sheet; identical in form to tagliatelle.
Where does fettuccine come from?
Borrowed from Italian fettuccine, plural of fettuccina (literally “little ribbon”), diminutive of fettuccia, from fetta + -uccia.
Words that rhyme with fettuccine
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Questions about saying fettuccine
How do you pronounce fettuccine?
Say fet-uh-CHEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɛtəˈtʃini/. In British English it is /ˌfɛtəˈtʃiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fettuccine?
Fettuccine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: fet · uh · CHEE · nee.
Is fettuccine 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 /ˌfɛtəˈtʃiːni/ (fet-uh-CHEE-nee).