To pronounce "cannoli", say CANN-ol-i — 3 syllables, IPA /kaˈnəʊlɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/kaˈnəʊlɪ/
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"cannoli" has 3 syllables: cann-ol-i. It rhymes with uncannily and dannelly, if that helps it stick.
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Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Cannoli" has 3 syllables: cann · ol · i.
The IPA transcription of "cannoli" is /kaˈnəʊlɪ/.
Cannoli: (chiefly in the plural) A tube of fried pastry, typical of Sicily, filled with ricotta or similar cream cheese, and flavorings, eaten as a dessert.
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