How to pronounce limoncello
Say it like lim-un-CHEL-oh. Limoncello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEL).
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- lim
- un
- CHEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limoncello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of limoncello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lim-un-CHEL-oh.
What does limoncello mean?
- A kind of Italian lemon-flavored liqueur.
- A glass of this drink.
Where does limoncello come from?
Borrowed from Italian limoncello, a diminutive of limone (“lemon”).
Words that rhyme with limoncello
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Questions about saying limoncello
How do you pronounce limoncello?
Say lim-un-CHEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪmənˈtʃɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌlɪmənˈtʃɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limoncello?
Limoncello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (CHEL). Broken into parts: lim · un · CHEL · oh.
Is limoncello pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌlɪmənˈtʃɛləʊ/ (lim-un-CHEL-oh).