How to pronounce pennoni
Say it like PEN-oh-nee. Pennoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- oh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pennoni 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. 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 pennoni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PEN-oh-nee.
What does pennoni mean?
- A type of long, diagonally cut pasta.
Where does pennoni come from?
Borrowed from Italian pennoni.
Questions about saying pennoni
How do you pronounce pennoni?
Say PEN-oh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛnoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈpɛnəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pennoni?
Pennoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · oh · nee.
Is pennoni 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 /ˈpɛnəʊni/ (PEN-oh-nee).