How to pronounce polenta
Say it like puh-LEN-tuh. Polenta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- puh
- LEN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polenta 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.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of polenta
American and British speakers say polenta in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɛntə/ in the US and /pəˈlɛntə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEN-tuh.
What does polenta mean?
- Any of various types and consistencies of a starchy accompaniment to a meal made from coarse maize-meal porridge, sometimes fried or grilled.
Where does polenta come from?
Borrowed from Italian polenta.
Words that rhyme with polenta
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of polenta.
Questions about saying polenta
How do you pronounce polenta?
Say puh-LEN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɛntə/. In British English it is /pəˈlɛntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polenta?
Polenta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: puh · LEN · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say polenta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɛntə/ and the British form is /pəˈlɛntə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.