How to pronounce savoiardi
Say it like sav-oy-AR-dee. Savoiardi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR).
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- sav
- oy
- AR
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Savoiardi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- savGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- oyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of savoiardi
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: sav-oy-AH-dee.
What does savoiardi mean?
- A ladyfinger (small sponge cake–like biscuit, shaped approximately like a finger).
- plural of savoiardo
Where does savoiardi come from?
From Italian savoiardi, plural of savoiardo.
Words that rhyme with savoiardi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of savoiardi.
Questions about saying savoiardi
How do you pronounce savoiardi?
Say sav-oy-AR-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˌsævɔɪˈɑrdi/. In British English it is /ˌsævɔɪˈɑːdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in savoiardi?
Savoiardi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AR). Broken into parts: sav · oy · AR · dee.
Is savoiardi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsævɔɪˈɑːdi/ (sav-oy-AH-dee).