How to pronounce Panzanella

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pantsaˈnɛlla/. In plain English letters that is pahnt-sah-NEL-lah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Panzanella?

Panzanella is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Tuscany. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour and vegetables. It tastes fresh and sour.

Where Panzanella comes from

Panzanella is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Toscana.

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