How to pronounce penne
Say it like PEN-ay. Penne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce penne. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PEN
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay 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 penne
American and British speakers say penne in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛneɪ/ in the US and /ˈpɛneɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-ay.
What does penne mean?
- A type of short, diagonally cut pasta.
Where does penne come from?
Borrowed from Italian penne, plural of penna.
Questions about saying penne
How do you pronounce penne?
Say PEN-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛneɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɛneɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penne?
Penne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say penne the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛneɪ/ and the British form is /ˈpɛneɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.