How to pronounce minestrone
Say it like min-uh-STROH-nee. Minestrone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH).
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- min
- uh
- STROH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minestrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of minestrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: min-ih-STROH-nih.
What does minestrone mean?
- Any of many thick Italian vegetable soups.
Where does minestrone come from?
Directly from Italian minestrone, from minestra (“soup”, ultimately from Latin ministrō) + -one (augmentative suffix).
Words that rhyme with minestrone
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Questions about saying minestrone
How do you pronounce minestrone?
Say min-uh-STROH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnəˈstroʊni/. In British English it is /ˌmɪnɪˈstrəʊnɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minestrone?
Minestrone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH). Broken into parts: min · uh · STROH · nee.
Is minestrone 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 /ˌmɪnɪˈstrəʊnɪ/ (min-ih-STROH-nih).