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mostaccioli
Definition:
(nou) pasta somewhat resembling little moustaches
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Common mistakes of mostaccioli pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "mo-sta-ˈchō-li". Tip: Remember to stress the third syllable: "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃoʊ-li" in US English and "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃəʊ-li" in UK English.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some mispronounce "mostaccioli" with a short "o", saying "mɒs-tə-ˈtʃo-li". Tip: Use the long "o" sound, as in "mo" to get "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃoʊ-li" (US) or "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃəʊ-li" (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "c": It's common to overemphasize the "c" sound, pronouncing it as "mo-sta-ˈkyo-li". Tip: The "c" should be soft, sounding like "ch" in "church", as in "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃoʊ-li" (US) and "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃəʊ-li" (UK).
- Omitting the "i": Some speakers drop the final "i", saying "mo-stacciol". Tip: Always include the "i" at the end to pronounce it correctly as "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃoʊ-li" (US) or "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃəʊ-li" (UK).
- Confusing with similar words: People often confuse "mostaccioli" with "penne" or "fusilli". Tip: Remember that "mostaccioli" has a distinct shape and pronunciation, helping you differentiate it as "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃoʊ-li" (US) or "mo-ˌsta-ˈtʃəʊ-li" (UK).