How to pronounce spumoni
Say it like spoo-MOH-nee. Spumoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH).
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- spoo
- MOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spumoni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- MOHSay 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 spumoni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: spoo-MOH-nee.
What does spumoni mean?
- An Italian style of ice cream dessert made with layers of different colors and flavors (typically cherry, pistachio, and vanilla or chocolate) and usually containing candied fruits and nuts.
Where does spumoni come from?
From Italian spumoni, plural of spumone, from spuma (“foam”).
Words that rhyme with spumoni
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Questions about saying spumoni
How do you pronounce spumoni?
Say spoo-MOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /spuˈmoʊni/. In British English it is /spuːˈməʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spumoni?
Spumoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOH). Broken into parts: spoo · MOH · nee.
Is spumoni 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 /spuːˈməʊni/ (spoo-MOH-nee).