How to pronounce panini
Say it like puh-NEE-nee. Panini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- puh
- NEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of panini
American and British speakers say panini in essentially the same way: /pəˈniˌni/ in the US and /pəˈniːˌniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-NEE-nee.
What does panini mean?
- plural of panino
- A type of grilled sandwich made of a small loaf of bread, cut horizontally, filled with meat such as salami or ham, cheese or other food.
Where does panini come from?
Borrowed from Italian panini, plural of panino (literally “small bread”).
Words that rhyme with panini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of panini.
Questions about saying panini
How do you pronounce panini?
Say puh-NEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈniˌni/. In British English it is /pəˈniːˌniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panini?
Panini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: puh · NEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say panini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈniˌni/ and the British form is /pəˈniːˌniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.