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How do you spell Bolognese?

Correct spelling

bolognese

Remember Bologna the city: B-O-L-O-G-N-A plus -ESE ending.

Why is bolognese spelled this way?

From Bologna, Italy. The city's name gives us both this pasta sauce and 'baloney' (bologna). Pronounced 'bo-lo-NYAY-zay' — the gn makes a 'ny' sound as in most Italian words.

Common misspellings of bolognese

bolonesebolognaisebologneesebolagnese

Example

She served homemade bolognese sauce over fresh pappardelle pasta.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bolognese?+
The correct spelling is "bolognese". Remember Bologna the city: B-O-L-O-G-N-A plus -ESE ending.
Is it bolonese or bolognese?+
The correct spelling is "bolognese", not "bolonese".

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