How to pronounce sangiovese
Say it like san-JEE-oh-vees. Sangiovese has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE).
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- san
- JEE
- oh
- vees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sangiovese pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of sangiovese
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: san-JEE-oh-vees.
What does sangiovese mean?
- Either of two grape varieties grown in Tuscany and Romagna.
- Any of several red wines made from these grapes.
Where does sangiovese come from?
From Italian sangiovese.
Questions about saying sangiovese
How do you pronounce sangiovese?
Say san-JEE-oh-vees. The American pronunciation is /ˌsænˈdʒioʊˌvis/. In British English it is /ˌsænˈdʒiːəʊˌviːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sangiovese?
Sangiovese has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (JEE). Broken into parts: san · JEE · oh · vees.
Is sangiovese 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 /ˌsænˈdʒiːəʊˌviːs/ (san-JEE-oh-vees).