How to pronounce zitoni
Say it like zih-TOH-nee. Zitoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH).
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- zih
- TOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zitoni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TOHSay 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 zitoni
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zih-TOH-nee.
What does zitoni mean?
- A wider form of ziti pasta.
Where does zitoni come from?
From Italian zitone, zitoni, an augmentative of zite, ziti.
Words that rhyme with zitoni
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Questions about saying zitoni
How do you pronounce zitoni?
Say zih-TOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /zɪˈtoʊni/. In British English it is /zɪˈtəʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zitoni?
Zitoni has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOH). Broken into parts: zih · TOH · nee.
Is zitoni 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 /zɪˈtəʊni/ (zih-TOH-nee).