How to Pronounce “grissini”

American (US)

/ɡɹəˈsini/

British (UK)

/ɡɹɪˈsiːnɪ/

noun — plural of grissino.

Where the stress falls. “grissini” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɡɹəˈsini/ 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. /ɡɹəˈsini/ 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 "grissini" mean?

grissini (noun): plural of grissino.

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

American English: /ɡɹəˈsini/. British English: /ɡɹɪˈsiːnɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "grissini"?

/ɡɹəˈsini/ in American English, /ɡɹɪˈsiːnɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "grissini"?

“grissini” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɡɹəˈsini/ 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.