How to pronounce provolone
Say it like PROH-vuh-lohn. Provolone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- vuh
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Provolone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of provolone
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: proh-vuh-LOH-nee.
What does provolone mean?
- A semi-hard cheese made of whole milk from cows. It comes primarily from Southern Italy.
Where does provolone come from?
Borrowed from Italian provolone, augmentative of provola.
Questions about saying provolone
How do you pronounce provolone?
Say PROH-vuh-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊvəloʊn/. In British English it is /proʊvəˈloʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in provolone?
Provolone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · vuh · lohn.
Is provolone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /proʊvəˈloʊni/ (proh-vuh-LOH-nee).