Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce bologna
buh-LOH-nyuh; the lunch meat is usually just 'buh-LOH-nee' ('baloney')
US/bəˈloʊnjə/
bəloʊnjə
UK/bəˈlɒnjə/
bəlɒnjə
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Common mistake
The sausage is said 'buh-LOH-nee'; the spelling tempts a hard 'g' ('buh-LOG-nuh'), which is not standard.
What “bologna” means
A seasoned Italian sausage made from beef, pork or veal.
In a sentence
- The kids asked for bologna sandwiches with mustard for lunch.
- She sliced the bologna thin for the party platter.
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