How to pronounce mezzaluna
Say it like mez-uh-LOO-nuh. Mezzaluna has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO).
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- mez
- uh
- LOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mezzaluna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mezzaluna
American and British speakers say mezzaluna in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛzəˈlunə/ in the US and /ˌmɛzəˈluːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: mez-uh-LOO-nuh.
What does mezzaluna mean?
- A crescent-shaped steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to chop food.
Where does mezzaluna come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian mezzaluna (literally “half-moon”).
Words that rhyme with mezzaluna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mezzaluna.
Questions about saying mezzaluna
How do you pronounce mezzaluna?
Say mez-uh-LOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛzəˈlunə/. In British English it is /ˌmɛzəˈluːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mezzaluna?
Mezzaluna has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOO). Broken into parts: mez · uh · LOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say mezzaluna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛzəˈlunə/ and the British form is /ˌmɛzəˈluːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.