How to Pronounce “gnocchi”

American (US)

/ˈnoʊki/

British (UK)

/ˈnɒki/

noun — Small Italian dumplings usually made from potato and flour.

Example: The gnocchi were served with brown butter and sage.

The g is silent. Word-initial gn- is pronounced as a plain /n/ in English. Begin “gnocchi” on the n and the g never surfaces.

A loanword from Italian. Italian gn is a single sound close to the ny in “canyon”, and cch is a hard /k/. The result is “NYOK-kee” — the g is not a separate sound and the ch is never “ch”.

Where the stress falls. “gnocchi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈnoʊki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "gnocchi" mean?

gnocchi (noun): Small Italian dumplings usually made from potato and flour. For example — The gnocchi were served with brown butter and sage.

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

American English: /ˈnoʊki/. British English: /ˈnɒki/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "gnocchi"?

/ˈnoʊki/ in American English, /ˈnɒki/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "gnocchi"?

“gnocchi” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈnoʊki/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

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