How to pronounce zucchini
Say it like zoo-KEE-nee. Zucchini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce zucchini. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- zoo
- KEE
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zucchini pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zucchini
American and British speakers say zucchini in essentially the same way: /zuˈkini/ in the US and /zuːˈkiːni/ in the UK.
British respelling: zoo-KEE-nee.
What does zucchini mean?
- A courgette; a variety of squash, Cucurbita pepo, which bears edible fruit.
- The edible fruit of this variety of squash.
- plural of zucchino How to pronounce zucchino
Where does zucchini come from?
Borrowed from Italian zucchini, plural of zucchino, diminutive of zucca (“squash”).
Words that rhyme with zucchini
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zucchini.
Questions about saying zucchini
How do you pronounce zucchini?
Say zoo-KEE-nee. The American pronunciation is /zuˈkini/. In British English it is /zuːˈkiːni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zucchini?
Zucchini has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: zoo · KEE · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say zucchini the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zuˈkini/ and the British form is /zuːˈkiːni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.