To pronounce "bolognese", say BOL-ogn-es-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
bolognese
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/ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/
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"bolognese" has 4 syllables: bol-ogn-es-e. It rhymes with crazy and hazy, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Bolognese" has 4 syllables: bol · ogn · es · e.
The IPA transcription of "bolognese" is /ˌbɒləɡˈneɪz/.
Bolognese: An Italian sauce made of ground meat and tomato.
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