How to pronounce tortoni
Say it like tor-TOH-nee. Tortoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- tor
- TOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tortoni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- torKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- TOHSay 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 tortoni
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: taw-TOH-nee.
What does tortoni mean?
- Any of several sorts of ice-cream flavored with rum or sherry, often containing chopped cherries and topped with almonds, crumbled macaroons, etc.
Where does tortoni come from?
Borrowed from the Italian surname Tortoni; the dessert is usually regarded as named after Giuseppe Tortoni, a native of Naples, Italy, who was the proprietor of the famous Café Tortoni in Paris, France, in the early 19th century.
Words that rhyme with tortoni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tortoni.
Questions about saying tortoni
How do you pronounce tortoni?
Say tor-TOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /tɔrˈtoʊni/. In British English it is /tɔːˈtəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tortoni?
Tortoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: tor · TOH · nee.
Is tortoni 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 /tɔːˈtəʊni/ (taw-TOH-nee).