So, is it Man'-doe-lin or Man'-doe-line? What do you think?

[Dotty]

Here is the ultimate question on the ultimate Mandoline:


What is the correct pronunciation of the word Mandoline?


I've heard it several ways.

Man'-doe-lin (short i)

Man'-doe-line (long i)

Man'-doe-leen (long e)

I'm sure there are other pronunciations, please share any funny ones you have heard!

 

[gaddischef]

I say the short i

Man-doe-lin

 

[Teresa LM]

I think I say it Man-duh-lin. Hmmm....now I don't even remember!

 

[pchockeymom]

Short i. Although in other parts of the world it may have the long i. Just like the name Madoline has a short i here but in Europe it is pronounced with a long i.

 

[raebates]

I've always heard it pronounced with the short i.

 

[colegrovet]

I've heard it pronounced "that thingy that can take my finger tips off"

 

[Dotty]

I looked it up on an online dictionary that had the pronunciation wav file. It pronounces it with the short "i"

That is the pronunciation that sounds best to me.

 

[rlombas]

Hi there! As a Pampered Chef consultant, I have heard this question come up a lot. The correct pronunciation of the word Mandoline is actually "Man'-doe-leen" with a long e sound. However, I have also heard it pronounced as "Man'-doe-line" with a long i sound. I think it's just one of those words that can be said different ways depending on where you're from. I haven't heard any funny pronunciations yet, but I'll definitely keep my ears open for them now! Thanks for asking this ultimate question about the ultimate Mandoline. Happy cooking!