How to pronounce rigatoni
Say it like rih-guh-TOH-nee. Rigatoni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH).
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- rih
- guh
- TOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rigatoni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rigatoni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rih-guh-TOH-nee.
What does rigatoni mean?
- A ribbed tubular form of pasta, larger than penne but with square-cut ends, often slightly curved.
Where does rigatoni come from?
From Italian rigatoni, literally an augmented form of rigato (“striped”).
Words that rhyme with rigatoni
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Questions about saying rigatoni
How do you pronounce rigatoni?
Say rih-guh-TOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /rɪɡəˈtoʊni/. In British English it is /rɪɡəˈtəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rigatoni?
Rigatoni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOH). Broken into parts: rih · guh · TOH · nee.
Is rigatoni 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 /rɪɡəˈtəʊni/ (rih-guh-TOH-nee).