How to Pronounce “linguine”
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- American (US)
- /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/
- British (UK)
- /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/
What “linguine” means
noun — Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “linguine” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/ 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "linguine" mean?
linguine (noun): Ribbons of pasta, cut from a sheet, not as wide as tagliatelle.
How do you pronounce "linguine" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "linguine", /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "linguine"?
/lɪŋˈɡwiːni/ in American English, /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "linguine"?
“linguine” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /lɪŋˈɡwiːni/ 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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