How to Pronounce “panettone”

American (US)

/ˌpænəˈtoʊni/

British (UK)

/ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/

noun — A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

Where the stress falls. “panettone” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ 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 "panettone" mean?

panettone (noun): A soft Italian sourdough brioche from Milan, with candied fruit, usually prepared for Christmas as a dessert.

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

American English: /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/. British English: /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "panettone"?

/ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ in American English, /ˌpanɪˈtəʊnɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "panettone"?

“panettone” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpænəˈtoʊni/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.