word
al dente
al DEN-tay
æl ˈdɛnteɪListen
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Syllable breakdown
aldente
Dictionary meaning
pasta cooked to be firm to the bite
History and origin
Italian
Pronunciation tips
Literally 'to the tooth' in Italian
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