How to pronounce mantelletta
Say it like man-tuh-LET-uh. Mantelletta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- man
- tuh
- LET
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantelletta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mantelletta
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: man-tuh-LET-uh.
What does mantelletta mean?
- A sleeveless, knee-length vestment open at the front which is worn by Roman Catholic prelates.
Where does mantelletta come from?
Borrowed from Italian mantelletta, from mantello (“cloak, mantle”) + -etta (from -etto (diminutive suffix)), probably from Late Latin mantelletum (“a short, sleeveless cape or cloak; a mantlet”).
Words that rhyme with mantelletta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mantelletta.
Questions about saying mantelletta
How do you pronounce mantelletta?
Say man-tuh-LET-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæntəˈlɛtə/. In British English it is /mæntəˈlɛtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantelletta?
Mantelletta has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: man · tuh · LET · uh.
Is mantelletta pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /mæntəˈlɛtə/ (man-tuh-LET-uh).