How to pronounce gelati
Say it like juh-LAH-tee. Gelati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH).
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- juh
- LAH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelati 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.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gelati
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: juh-LAH-tih.
What does gelati mean?
- plural of gelato How to pronounce gelato
- gelato, Italian style ice-cream; a serving of gelato, often in a cone.
Where does gelati come from?
Borrowed from Italian gelati, the plural form of gelato, from Latin gelātus, derived from gelū (“frost, chill”), ultimately from the Proto-Indo-European *gel- (“cold”).
Words that rhyme with gelati
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Questions about saying gelati
How do you pronounce gelati?
Say juh-LAH-tee. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈlɑti/. In British English it is /dʒəˈlɑːtɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelati?
Gelati has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAH). Broken into parts: juh · LAH · tee.
Is gelati 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 /dʒəˈlɑːtɪ/ (juh-LAH-tih).