To pronounce "gnocchi", say NYOH-kee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnoʊki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
gnocchi
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/ˈnoʊki/
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/nˈɒkaɪ/
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Break "gnocchi" into 2 beats and lean on "GNOCCH" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with smoky and low-key, if that helps it stick.
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To pronounce "gnocchi", say NYOH-kee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈnoʊki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Gnocchi" has 2 syllables: gnocch · i.
The IPA transcription of "gnocchi" is /ˈnoʊki/.
Gnocchi: Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.
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