How to pronounce tortellini
Say it like tor-tuh-LEE-nee. Tortellini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- tor
- tuh
- LEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortellini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEESay 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 tortellini
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: taw-tuh-LEE-nee.
What does tortellini mean?
- A kind of small, ring-shaped pasta, stuffed with meat, cheese, etc; and eaten with a sauce or in a soup.
Where does tortellini come from?
From Italian tortellini, plural of tortellino.
Words that rhyme with tortellini
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Questions about saying tortellini
How do you pronounce tortellini?
Say tor-tuh-LEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɔrtəˈlini/. In British English it is /ˌtɔːtəˈliːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortellini?
Tortellini has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: tor · tuh · LEE · nee.
Is tortellini 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 /ˌtɔːtəˈliːni/ (taw-tuh-LEE-nee).