How to pronounce gelateria
Say it like juh-lat-uh-REE-uh. Gelateria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE).
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- juh
- lat
- uh
- REE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelateria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- latGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gelateria
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-lat-uh-REE-uh.
What does gelateria mean?
- A shop that sells gelato (Italian-style ice cream).
Where does gelateria come from?
Borrowed from Italian gelateria, from gelato (“ice cream”) + -eria (“-ery”).
Words that rhyme with gelateria
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Questions about saying gelateria
How do you pronounce gelateria?
Say juh-lat-uh-REE-uh. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˌlætəˈriə/. In British English it is /dʒəˌlætəˈriːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelateria?
Gelateria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (REE). Broken into parts: juh · lat · uh · REE · uh.
Is gelateria 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 /dʒəˌlætəˈriːə/ (juh-lat-uh-REE-uh).