How to pronounce bravissimo
Say it like brah-VIS-uh-moh. Bravissimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIS).
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- brah
- VIS
- uh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bravissimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of bravissimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: brah-VIS-uh-moh.
What does bravissimo mean?
- The intensive form of bravo.
Where does bravissimo come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian bravìssimo.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying bravissimo
How do you pronounce bravissimo?
Say brah-VIS-uh-moh. The American pronunciation is /brɑˈvɪsəmoʊ/. In British English it is /brɑːˈvɪsəməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bravissimo?
Bravissimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIS). Broken into parts: brah · VIS · uh · moh.
Is bravissimo 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 /brɑːˈvɪsəməʊ/ (brah-VIS-uh-moh).