How to pronounce taleggio
Say it like tuh-LEJ-ee-oh. Taleggio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ).
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- tuh
- LEJ
- ee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taleggio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of taleggio
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tuh-LEJ-ee-oh.
What does taleggio mean?
- A soft Italian cheese from Lombardy.
Where does taleggio come from?
Borrowed from Italian taleggio, from a place name.
Words that rhyme with taleggio
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of taleggio.
Questions about saying taleggio
How do you pronounce taleggio?
Say tuh-LEJ-ee-oh. The American pronunciation is /təˈlɛdʒioʊ/. In British English it is /təˈlɛdʒiəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taleggio?
Taleggio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEJ). Broken into parts: tuh · LEJ · ee · oh.
Is taleggio 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 /təˈlɛdʒiəʊ/ (tuh-LEJ-ee-oh).