A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Fettuccine
Learn to pronounce fettuccine, the classic Italian pasta, with the correct Italian 'ch' sound and stress.
fettuccine
fet-too-CHEE-neh
/fet.tuˈtʃi.ne/ · fet · tu · cci · ne
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's also a common term in grocery stores when buying dried pasta.
Where the word comes from
The word 'fettuccine' comes from Italian, where it is the plural of 'fettuccina,' meaning 'little ribbon.' It's a diminutive form of 'fettuccia,' meaning 'ribbon.'
Common ways people get it wrong
- fet-too-SEE-nee People sometimes substitute an 's' sound for the 'ch' sound because the spelling 'cc' can be ambiguous in English. Remember it's a 'ch' sound like in 'cheese'.
- fet-uh-CHOO-nee This mispronunciation often comes from trying to make the 'u' sound too long and placing the stress on the wrong syllable. The stress is on the 'chee' syllable.
Frequently asked
How do you say fettuccine Alfredo?
Fettuccine Alfredo is pronounced 'fet-too-CHEE-neh al-FRAY-doh'. The key is the 'chee' sound in fettuccine.
Is fettuccine a type of noodle?
Yes, fettuccine is a type of pasta, specifically a flat, ribbon-like noodle that is wider than linguine but narrower than pappardelle.
What's the difference between fettuccine and spaghetti?
Spaghetti is a long, thin, round noodle, while fettuccine is a long, flat, ribbon-shaped noodle. The pronunciation is also different: spa-GET-ee vs. fet-too-CHEE-neh.
How do Italians say fettuccine?
In Italian, fettuccine is pronounced fet-too-CHEE-nay. The 'ch' sound is soft, like the 'ch' in 'cheese'.
How do you actually pronounce fettuccine Alfredo?
Fettuccine Alfredo is pronounced fet-too-CHEE-nay al-FREH-doh. The emphasis is on the second syllable of fettuccine and the first syllable of Alfredo.
How do you say chicken fettuccine?
Chicken fettuccine is pronounced CHIK-en fet-too-CHEE-nay. The pronunciation of 'fettuccine' remains the same.
