How to Pronounce "Arancini"

Arancini is pronounced ˌærənˈtʃiːni. It originates from Italian. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Arancini is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌærənˈtʃiːni.

Medium

🌐 Italian word

IPA ˌærənˈtʃiːni

Syllables: a·ran·ci·ni

What does "Arancini" mean?

noun

Sicilian stuffed rice balls coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried, often filled with ragù or mozzarella.

Example: "For our appetizer, we ordered some delicious arancini, which are crispy rice balls filled with cheese."

From Italian arancino meaning little orange, referring to their round shape and golden color after frying.

🗣️ Step by Step

uh-RAHN-chee-nee (stress on the second syllable)

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mispronounce it as 'uh-RAN-sini', confusing the 'ch' with an 's' sound.

💬 Example

For our appetizer, we ordered some delicious arancini, which are crispy rice balls filled with cheese.

Arancini is pronounced ˌærənˈtʃiːni. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Arancini is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌærənˈtʃiːni.

Arancini originates from Italian. From Italian arancino meaning little orange, referring to their round shape and golden color after frying.