How to Pronounce Puttanesca

To pronounce "puttanesca", say PUTT-an-esc-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpʊtəˈnɛskə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpʊtəˈnɛskə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puttanesca”

"puttanesca" has 4 syllables: putt-an-esc-a.

What does puttanesca mean?

noun

  1. A cooking sauce made from tomato flavoured with garlic, anchovies, capers and olives, created in Naples.

adjective

  1. (usually postpositive) Served with puttanesca sauce.

    “spaghetti puttanesca”

Related words

napolitannaporitanamatricianascarpariellotapenade

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puttanesca"?▾

"Puttanesca" has 4 syllables: putt · an · esc · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "puttanesca"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puttanesca" is /ˌpʊtəˈnɛskə/.

What does "puttanesca" mean?▾

Puttanesca: A cooking sauce made from tomato flavoured with garlic, anchovies, capers and olives, created in Naples.

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