How to Pronounce Spaghetti

To pronounce "spaghetti", say spagh-ETT-i — 3 syllables, IPA /spəˈɡɛti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/spəˈɡɛti/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/spɐɡˈɛti/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “spaghetti”

Break "spaghetti" into 3 beats and lean on "ETT" — that's the stressed one.

What does spaghetti mean?

noun

A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.
A dish that has spaghetti (noun 1 sense 1) as a main part of it, such as spaghetti bolognese.

verb

To serve (someone) spaghetti (noun noun 1 sense 1). To cause (someone or something) to become, or appear to become, longer and thinner; to stretch.
To serve (someone) spaghetti (noun noun 1 sense 1).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "spaghetti"?▾

To pronounce "spaghetti", say spagh-ETT-i — 3 syllables, IPA /spəˈɡɛti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "spaghetti"?▾

"Spaghetti" has 3 syllables: spagh · ett · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "spaghetti"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spaghetti" is /spəˈɡɛti/.

What does "spaghetti" mean?▾

Spaghetti: A type of pasta made in the shape of long thin strings.

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