How to pronounce zampogna
Say it like zam-POH-nyuh. Zampogna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- zam
- POH
- nyuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zampogna pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zampogna
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zam-POH-nyuh.
What does zampogna mean?
- A kind of Italian double-chantered bagpipe.
Where does zampogna come from?
Borrowed from Italian zampogna.
Words that rhyme with zampogna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zampogna.
Questions about saying zampogna
How do you pronounce zampogna?
Say zam-POH-nyuh. The American pronunciation is /zæmˈpoʊnjə/. In British English it is /zæmˈpəʊnjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zampogna?
Zampogna has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: zam · POH · nyuh.
Is zampogna 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 /zæmˈpəʊnjə/ (zam-POH-nyuh).