How to pronounce penuche
Say it like puh-NOO-chih. Penuche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- puh
- NOO
- chih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penuche 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.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of penuche
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: puh-NYOO-chih.
What does penuche mean?
- A fudge made from brown sugar, butter, milk, and often nuts.
Where does penuche come from?
From Italian panucci.
Questions about saying penuche
How do you pronounce penuche?
Say puh-NOO-chih. The American pronunciation is /pəˈnutʃɪ/. In British English it is /pəˈnjuːtʃɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penuche?
Penuche has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: puh · NOO · chih.
Is penuche pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /pəˈnjuːtʃɪ/ (puh-NYOO-chih).