How to pronounce puttanesca
Say it like poo-tuh-NES-kuh. Puttanesca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES).
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- poo
- tuh
- NES
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puttanesca pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of puttanesca
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puut-uh-NES-kuh.
What does puttanesca mean?
- A cooking sauce made from tomato flavored with garlic, anchovies, capers and olives, created in Naples.
- Served with puttanesca sauce.“spaghetti puttanesca”
Where does puttanesca come from?
Borrowed from Italian puttanesca (feminine of puttanesco, literally “whorish, sluttish”), from puttana (“whore”).
Questions about saying puttanesca
How do you pronounce puttanesca?
Say poo-tuh-NES-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌputəˈnɛskə/. In British English it is /ˌpʊtəˈnɛskə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puttanesca?
Puttanesca has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NES). Broken into parts: poo · tuh · NES · kuh.
Is puttanesca pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpʊtəˈnɛskə/ (puut-uh-NES-kuh).