How to pronounce gianduja
Say it like jahn-DOO-yuh. Gianduja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO).
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- jahn
- DOO
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gianduja pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gianduja
American and British speakers say gianduja in essentially the same way: /dʒɑnˈdujə/ in the US and /dʒænˈduːjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: jan-DOO-yuh.
What does gianduja mean?
- A Piedmontese preparation of chocolate containing about 50 percent hazelnut and almond paste.
Where does gianduja come from?
Borrowed from Italian gianduia, gianduja, named after Gianduja, a Piedmontese stock character in the commedia dell'arte, in reference to its place of origin.
Words that rhyme with gianduja
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gianduja.
Questions about saying gianduja
How do you pronounce gianduja?
Say jahn-DOO-yuh. The American pronunciation is /dʒɑnˈdujə/. In British English it is /dʒænˈduːjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gianduja?
Gianduja has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOO). Broken into parts: jahn · DOO · yuh.
Do Americans and Brits say gianduja the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dʒɑnˈdujə/ and the British form is /dʒænˈduːjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.