How to Pronounce "Bolognese"

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

Bolognese is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌbɒləˈneɪz.

Medium

🌐 Italian word

IPA ˌbɒləˈneɪz

Syllables: bo·lo·gnese

What does "Bolognese" mean?

adjective

A meat-based sauce originating from Bologna, Italy, typically served with pasta.

Example: "I ordered spaghetti Bolognese for dinner because it's my favorite pasta dish."

From Italian bolognese meaning of or from Bologna, a city in northern Italy.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'BOL' like 'bowl' without the 'w', then 'uh' like in 'but', next 'NAYZ' like 'nays' with a long 'a'. Stress the 'NAY' syllable: BOL-uh-NAYZ.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mispronounce it by emphasizing the wrong syllable, often saying 'BOL-uh-GNEEZ', which can confuse it with other Italian words.

💬 Example

I ordered spaghetti Bolognese for dinner because it's my favorite pasta dish.

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

Bolognese is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌbɒləˈneɪz.

Bolognese originates from Italian. From Italian bolognese meaning of or from Bologna, a city in northern Italy.