How to pronounce zinfandel
Say it like ZIN-fun-del. Zinfandel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN).
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- ZIN
- fun
- del
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zinfandel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- funKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- delKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of zinfandel
American and British speakers say zinfandel in essentially the same way: /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/ in the US and /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZIN-fun-del.
What does zinfandel mean?
- A dry red wine of California.
- A small black grape from which zinfandel wine is made.
Where does zinfandel come from?
Unknown origin; wine sense used from 1896, grape sense from 1880.
Questions about saying zinfandel
How do you pronounce zinfandel?
Say ZIN-fun-del. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/. In British English it is /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zinfandel?
Zinfandel has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZIN). Broken into parts: ZIN · fun · del.
Do Americans and Brits say zinfandel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/ and the British form is /ˈzɪnfəndɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.