How to pronounce zampone
Say it like zam-POH-nee. Zampone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- zam
- POH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zampone 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zampone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zam-POH-nee.
What does zampone mean?
- In Italian cookery, stuffed pig's trotter with spicy ground pork, usually dried and cured, often served with lentils.
Where does zampone come from?
Borrowed from Italian zampone.
Words that rhyme with zampone
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Questions about saying zampone
How do you pronounce zampone?
Say zam-POH-nee. The American pronunciation is /zæmˈpoʊni/. In British English it is /zæmˈpəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zampone?
Zampone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: zam · POH · nee.
Is zampone 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 /zæmˈpəʊni/ (zam-POH-nee).