A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Nutella Chocolate
Pronounce "Nutella" like "umbrella" and "chocolate" as usual. Easy!
nutella chocolate
noo-TEL-uh CHOK-luht
/nuːˈtɛlə ˈtʃɔklət/ · noo · TEL · uh · CHOK · luht
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also common in casual conversation when someone is craving a sweet treat.
Where the word comes from
Nutella is a brand name created by Pietro Ferrero, combining the Italian word for hazelnut, 'nocciola,' with the word 'ella,' a diminutive suffix.
Common ways people get it wrong
- noo-TELL-uh The stress in 'Nutella' falls on the second syllable, not the third. Think of 'umbrella' for the vowel sound.
- nyoo-TELL-uh While some English words start with 'nu-' pronounced 'nyoo-', 'Nutella' follows a simpler 'noo-' sound, like 'noodle'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Nutella?
It's pronounced noo-TEL-uh. The stress is on the second syllable, and the 'u' sounds like the 'oo' in 'food'.
Is it nut-ella or noo-tella?
It's noo-tella. The brand name comes from the Italian word for hazelnut, 'nocciola,' which has an 'o' sound, not a 'u' sound.
How do you pronounce the chocolate part?
The 'chocolate' part is pronounced CHOK-luht, just like the word for the candy itself. No special pronunciation for the brand.
