How to pronounce panettone
Say it like pan-uh-TOH-nee. Panettone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- pan
- uh
- TOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panettone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- panGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay 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 panettone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pan-ih-TOH-nih.
What does panettone mean?
- A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.
Where does panettone come from?
Borrowed from Italian panettone, from Lombard panaton, an augmentative of pan (“bread”).
Words that rhyme with panettone
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Questions about saying panettone
How do you pronounce panettone?
Say pan-uh-TOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/. In British English it is /ˌpænɪˈtəʊnɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panettone?
Panettone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: pan · uh · TOH · nee.
Is panettone 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 /ˌpænɪˈtəʊnɪ/ (pan-ih-TOH-nih).