How to pronounce tetrazzini
Say it like teh-truh-ZEE-nee. Tetrazzini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE).
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- teh
- truh
- ZEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetrazzini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tetrazzini
American and British speakers say tetrazzini in essentially the same way: /tɛtrəˈzini/ in the US and /tɛtrəˈziːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: teh-truh-ZEE-nee.
What does tetrazzini mean?
- An American dish usually including a non-red meat and a white sauce over spaghetti or some similar pasta.
Where does tetrazzini come from?
After Luisa Tetrazzini, Italian opera singer.
Words that rhyme with tetrazzini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tetrazzini.
Questions about saying tetrazzini
How do you pronounce tetrazzini?
Say teh-truh-ZEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /tɛtrəˈzini/. In British English it is /tɛtrəˈziːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetrazzini?
Tetrazzini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZEE). Broken into parts: teh · truh · ZEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say tetrazzini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛtrəˈzini/ and the British form is /tɛtrəˈziːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.