How to pronounce punchinello
Say it like puhn-chih-NEL-oh. Punchinello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL).
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- puhn
- chih
- NEL
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Punchinello pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NELSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of punchinello
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puhn-chih-NEL-oh.
What does punchinello mean?
- A small brown butterfly, Zemeros flegyas, family Riodinidae, of Asia.
Where does punchinello come from?
From Punchinello.
Words that rhyme with punchinello
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of punchinello.
Questions about saying punchinello
How do you pronounce punchinello?
Say puhn-chih-NEL-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpʌntʃɪˈnɛloʊ/. In British English it is /ˌpʌntʃɪˈnɛləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in punchinello?
Punchinello has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEL). Broken into parts: puhn · chih · NEL · oh.
Is punchinello 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 /ˌpʌntʃɪˈnɛləʊ/ (puhn-chih-NEL-oh).