How to Pronounce “burrata”
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- American (US)
- /bəˈɹɑtə/
- British (UK)
- /bʊˈɹɑːtə/
What “burrata” means
noun — A fresh southern Italian cheese similar to creamy mozzarella.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “burrata” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bəˈɹɑtə/ 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. /bəˈɹɑtə/ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "burrata" mean?
burrata (noun): A fresh southern Italian cheese similar to creamy mozzarella.
How do you pronounce "burrata" in American vs British English?
American English: /bəˈɹɑtə/. British English: /bʊˈɹɑːtə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "burrata"?
/bəˈɹɑtə/ in American English, /bʊˈɹɑːtə/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "burrata"?
“burrata” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bəˈɹɑtə/ 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.
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