How to pronounce stromboli
Say it like strom-BOH-lee. Stromboli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH).
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- strom
- BOH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stromboli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stromKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- BOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stromboli
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: strom-BOH-lee.
What does stromboli mean?
- A type of turnover filled with various cheeses, typically mozzarella, and Italian meats such as salami, capicola and bresaola.
Where does stromboli come from?
Named for the 1950 film Stromboli, named for the island of Stromboli.
Words that rhyme with stromboli
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Questions about saying stromboli
How do you pronounce stromboli?
Say strom-BOH-lee. The American pronunciation is /strɑmˈboʊli/. In British English it is /strɒmˈbəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stromboli?
Stromboli has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOH). Broken into parts: strom · BOH · lee.
Is stromboli pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /strɒmˈbəʊli/ (strom-BOH-lee).