How To Pronounce Rosso Brunello -

: If you can, a light "tap" of the tongue against the roof of the mouth (a rolled R) adds an authentic Italian flair.

→ broo-NEHL-loh

The correct pronunciation is broken down as follows: how to pronounce rosso brunello

: Keep your "o" sounds short and clipped, rather than drawing them out into a "w" sound at the end. : If you can, a light "tap" of

In both "Rosso" and "Brunello," the double consonants ( ss and ll ) are important. You should linger on the consonant sound for a split second longer than you would in English to give it that authentic Italian rhythm. You should linger on the consonant sound for

The second word, , builds on these same principles. The initial "Br" cluster is pronounced with the same flipped "R," creating a crisp, almost playful trill. The "u" in Italian is not the English "you" or the "uh" of "butter"; it is a pure, back-of-the-throat vowel, like the "oo" in "boot" or "moon." Therefore, "Bru" sounds like Broo . Next, the double "n" is pronounced distinctly; you must linger on the "n" sound, as if saying the English phrase "pen knife" where the "n" carries over. The "e" is a closed, clear vowel, similar to the "e" in "they" or "café" without the "y" glide. Finally, the "llo" is the quintessential Italian sound. The double "l" is not a dark English "l" (as in "tall"). Instead, the tongue touches the upper palate more sharply, and the vowel "o" is once again pure. Putting it all together, Brunello is pronounced Broo-NEHL-loh , with the stress falling on the second syllable, "nell."

To pronounce correctly in Italian: