How to pronounce chaconne
Say it like shuh-KAHN. Chaconne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN).
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US American/ʃəˈkɑn/shuh-KAHN
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- shuh
- KAHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaconne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does chaconne mean?
noun
- A slow, stately Baroque dance.
- The music for such a dance, often containing variations on a theme.
Where does chaconne come from?
From French chaconne, from Spanish chacona, likely from Basque txukun (“pretty”).
Words that rhyme with chaconne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaconne.
Questions about saying chaconne
How do you pronounce chaconne?
Say shuh-KAHN. The American pronunciation is /ʃəˈkɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaconne?
Chaconne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHN). Broken into parts: shuh · KAHN.