How to pronounce aria
Say it like AR-ee-uh. Aria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR).
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US American/ˈɑriə/AR-ee-uh
UK British/ˈɑːrɪə/AH-reer
- AR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of aria
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: AH-reer.
What does aria mean?
noun
- A musical piece written typically for a solo voice with orchestral accompaniment in an opera or cantata.
Questions about saying aria
How do you pronounce aria?
Say AR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑriə/. In British English it is /ˈɑːrɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aria?
Aria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AR). Broken into parts: AR · ee · uh.
Is aria pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɑːrɪə/ (AH-reer).