How to pronounce bozzetto
Say it like boht-SET-oh. Bozzetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- boht
- SET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bozzetto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bohtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bozzetto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: boht-SET-oh.
What does bozzetto mean?
- A small scale model used to make a larger sculpture.
Where does bozzetto come from?
From Italian bozzetto.
Words that rhyme with bozzetto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bozzetto.
Questions about saying bozzetto
How do you pronounce bozzetto?
Say boht-SET-oh. The American pronunciation is /boʊtˈsɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /bəʊtˈsɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bozzetto?
Bozzetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: boht · SET · oh.
Is bozzetto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /bəʊtˈsɛtəʊ/ (boht-SET-oh).