How to pronounce zeppola
Say it like TSEP-uh-luh. Zeppola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSEP).
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- TSEP
- uh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zeppola pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TSEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zeppola
American and British speakers say zeppola in essentially the same way: /ˈtsɛpələ/ in the US and /ˈtsɛpələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: TSEP-uh-luh.
What does zeppola mean?
- Any of several varieties of traditional fried pastry from southern Italy.
Where does zeppola come from?
From the Italian zeppola.
Questions about saying zeppola
How do you pronounce zeppola?
Say TSEP-uh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtsɛpələ/. In British English it is /ˈtsɛpələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zeppola?
Zeppola has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TSEP). Broken into parts: TSEP · uh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say zeppola the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtsɛpələ/ and the British form is /ˈtsɛpələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.