How to pronounce lasagna
Say it like lah-SAH-nyuh. Lasagna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH).
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- lah
- SAH
- nyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasagna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lasagna
American and British speakers say lasagna in essentially the same way: /lɑˈsɑnjə/ in the US and /ləˈzɑːnjə/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-ZAH-nyuh.
What does lasagna mean?
- A flat sheet of pasta.
- An Italian baked dish comprising layers of such pasta with various ingredients (usually a meat ragù (chiefly Bolognese), a fish ragù or a vegetarian/vegetable ragù with bechamel sauce).
- A combination or layering of things.
Words that rhyme with lasagna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lasagna.
Questions about saying lasagna
How do you pronounce lasagna?
Say lah-SAH-nyuh. The American pronunciation is /lɑˈsɑnjə/. In British English it is /ləˈzɑːnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasagna?
Lasagna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAH). Broken into parts: lah · SAH · nyuh.
Do Americans and Brits say lasagna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɑˈsɑnjə/ and the British form is /ləˈzɑːnjə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.