How to Pronounce “bresaola”

American (US)

/bɹɛˈsoʊlə/

British (UK)

/bɹɛˈsəʊlə/

noun — Air-dried salt-cured beef fillet that has been aged about 2-3 months until it becomes very hard and a dark red, almost purple colour.

Where the stress falls. “bresaola” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bɹɛˈsoʊlə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /bɹɛˈsoʊlə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "bresaola" mean?

bresaola (noun): Air-dried salt-cured beef fillet that has been aged about 2-3 months until it becomes very hard and a dark red, almost purple colour.

How do you pronounce "bresaola" in American vs British English?

American English: /bɹɛˈsoʊlə/. British English: /bɹɛˈsəʊlə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "bresaola"?

/bɹɛˈsoʊlə/ in American English, /bɹɛˈsəʊlə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "bresaola"?

“bresaola” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bɹɛˈsoʊlə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.