How to pronounce lasagne
Say it like luh-ZAN-yuh. Lasagne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN).
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US American/ləˈzænjə/luh-ZAN-yuh
UK British/ləˈzɑːnjə/luh-ZAH-nyuh
- luh
- ZAN
- yuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasagne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lasagne
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: luh-ZAH-nyuh.
What does lasagne mean?
noun
- plural of lasagna How to pronounce lasagna
- British English spelling of lasagna.
Where does lasagne come from?
From Italian.
Questions about saying lasagne
How do you pronounce lasagne?
Say luh-ZAN-yuh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈzænjə/. In British English it is /ləˈzɑːnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasagne?
Lasagne has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN). Broken into parts: luh · ZAN · yuh.
Is lasagne pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ləˈzɑːnjə/ (luh-ZAH-nyuh).