How do you pronounce 'Bolognese' correctly?



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Correct Pronunciation of “Bolognese”
In standard English, the most common pronunciation is:
/ˌbɒ.ləˈneɪz/
It sounds like: "boh-luh-NAYZ"
So just think:
“boh” + “luh” + “NAYZ”
Why It Sounds That Way
Even though it’s spelled with “-ese” at the end, in English it’s usually pronounced like "NAYZ"—similar to how we say “mayonnaise.”
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