Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

penne

/ˈpɛneɪ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.47 in modern English

Syllables: penne
IPA: /ˈpɛneɪ/

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

1

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of short, diagonally cut pasta.

Uncountable

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian penne, plural of penna.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

penne alla vodka penne rigate

Frequently Paired Words

penne alla vodka penne rigate

Questions

How do you pronounce penne?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɛneɪ/.
What does penne mean?: A type of short, diagonally cut pasta.
Where does penne come from?: Borrowed from Italian penne, plural of penna.

How to pronounce penne

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