How to pronounce pappardelle
Say it like pap-ar-DEL-ay. Pappardelle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL).
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- pap
- ar
- DEL
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pappardelle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- papGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of pappardelle
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: pap-ah-DEL-ay.
What does pappardelle mean?
- A broad form of fettuccine, or a narrow form of lasagne, traditionally eaten with a meat sauce (especially one made with hare).
Where does pappardelle come from?
Borrowed from Italian pappardelle, plural of pappardella, from pappare (“to gobble up, tuck into (food)”).
Questions about saying pappardelle
How do you pronounce pappardelle?
Say pap-ar-DEL-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæpɑrˈdɛleɪ/. In British English it is /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pappardelle?
Pappardelle has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DEL). Broken into parts: pap · ar · DEL · ay.
Is pappardelle pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpæpɑːˈdɛleɪ/ (pap-ah-DEL-ay).