How to pronounce linguine
Say it like ling-GWEE-nee. Linguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE).
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- ling
- GWEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of linguine
American and British speakers say linguine in essentially the same way: /lɪŋˈɡwini/ in the US and /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ling-GWEE-nih.
What does linguine mean?
- Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.
Where does linguine come from?
Borrowed from Italian linguine (literally “little tongues”), from lingua (“tongue”).
Words that rhyme with linguine
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linguine.
Questions about saying linguine
How do you pronounce linguine?
Say ling-GWEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋˈɡwini/. In British English it is /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguine?
Linguine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE). Broken into parts: ling · GWEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say linguine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋˈɡwini/ and the British form is /lɪŋˈɡwiːnɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.