How to pronounce basso
Say it like BAS-oh. Basso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæsoʊ/BAS-oh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- BAS
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Basso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does basso mean?
noun
- A bass singer, especially in opera.
- An instrumental part written for a bass instrument.
- The double bass, or contrabasso.
Where does basso come from?
From Italian basso, from Latin bassus (“short, low”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bass
- bass voice
Words that rhyme with basso
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of basso.
Questions about saying basso
How do you pronounce basso?
Say BAS-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæsoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in basso?
Basso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAS). Broken into parts: BAS · oh.