How to pronounce fettuccini
Say it like fet-uh-CHEE-nee. Fettuccini 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
Fettuccini 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 fettuccini
- 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 fettuccini mean?
- A long, broad, thick noodle; a type of pasta having this shape.
Where does fettuccini come from?
From Italian fettuccine; see fettuccine.
Words that rhyme with fettuccini
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Questions about saying fettuccini
How do you pronounce fettuccini?
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 fettuccini?
Fettuccini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEE). Broken into parts: fet · uh · CHEE · nee.
Is fettuccini 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).