How to pronounce mozzarella
Say it like maht-suh-REL-uh. Mozzarella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL).
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- maht
- suh
- REL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mozzarella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahtGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RELSay 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 mozzarella
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: mot-suh-REL-uh.
What does mozzarella mean?
- Soft Italian or Italian-style cheese made from cow's or buffalo's milk and commonly used as a pizza topping and in salads etc.
- Money.
Where does mozzarella come from?
The meaning of money derives from the early Bay Area hip-hop scene since early and is found for various food terms, including cheddar and cheese.
Words that rhyme with mozzarella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mozzarella.
Questions about saying mozzarella
How do you pronounce mozzarella?
Say maht-suh-REL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑtsəˈrɛlə/. In British English it is /mɒtsəˈrɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mozzarella?
Mozzarella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (REL). Broken into parts: maht · suh · REL · uh.
Is mozzarella pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /mɒtsəˈrɛlə/ (mot-suh-REL-uh).