How to pronounce Zucchini in English

Zucchini is pronounced zoo-KEE-nee (IPA /zuːˈkiːni/). Italian 'cch' is hard /k/ — 'zoo-KEE-nee'.

IPA: /zuːˈkiːni/

Syllables: zoo · KEE · nee

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce 'cch' as /tʃ/ saying 'zoo-CHEE-nee'.

Tip: Italian 'cch' is hard /k/ — 'zoo-KEE-nee'.

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