How to Pronounce “Nutella”

American (US)

/nuːˈtelə/

British (UK)

/njuːˈtelə/

proper noun — A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread.

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

Nutella (proper noun): A sweet spread made from hazelnuts, sugar, vegetable oils, cocoa solids and skimmed milk, generically called chocolate spread.

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

American English: /nuːˈtelə/. British English: /njuːˈtelə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "Nutella"?

/nuːˈtelə/ in American English, /njuːˈtelə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "Nutella"?

“Nutella” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /nuːˈtelə/ 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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