How to pronounce vongole
Say it like VONG-guh-lay. Vongole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VONG).
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- VONG
- guh
- lay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vongole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- layKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of vongole
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: VONG-gol-ay.
What does vongole mean?
- Said of pasta served in a sauce with clams and other ingredients, such as olive oil and tomatoes.
Where does vongole come from?
From Italian alle vongole (“with clams”).
Questions about saying vongole
How do you pronounce vongole?
Say VONG-guh-lay. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɑŋɡəleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈvɒŋɡɒleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vongole?
Vongole has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VONG). Broken into parts: VONG · guh · lay.
Is vongole 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 /ˈvɒŋɡɒleɪ/ (VONG-gol-ay).