How to pronounce parmigiana
Say it like par-muh-ZHAH-nuh. Parmigiana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHAH).
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- par
- muh
- ZHAH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parmigiana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parmigiana
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-mih-JAH-nuh.
What does parmigiana mean?
- Cooked or served with Parmesan cheese and tomato sauce.
- Any dish in which a main ingredient is combined with cheese and coated with tomato sauce before being baked.
Where does parmigiana come from?
Borrowed from Italian parmigiana, shortening of alla parmigiana (“in the Parmesan way”), or, as a noun, of parmigiana di melanzane/melanzane alla parmigiana, the southern Italian dish which is made with eggplant.
Words that rhyme with parmigiana
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Questions about saying parmigiana
How do you pronounce parmigiana?
Say par-muh-ZHAH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrməˈʒɑnə/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːmɪˈdʒɑːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parmigiana?
Parmigiana has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZHAH). Broken into parts: par · muh · ZHAH · nuh.
Is parmigiana 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 /ˌpɑːmɪˈdʒɑːnə/ (pah-mih-JAH-nuh).