How to pronounce chiaroscurist
Say it like kee-ar-oh-SKUUR-ist. Chiaroscurist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKUUR).
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US American/kiˌɑroʊˈskʊrɪst/kee-ar-oh-SKUUR-ist
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- kee
- ar
- oh
- SKUUR
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chiaroscurist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- SKUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does chiaroscurist mean?
noun
- A painter who uses light and shade rather than color to create the illusion of volume.
Where does chiaroscurist come from?
From chiaroscuro + -ist.
Words that rhyme with chiaroscurist
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Questions about saying chiaroscurist
How do you pronounce chiaroscurist?
Say kee-ar-oh-SKUUR-ist. The American pronunciation is /kiˌɑroʊˈskʊrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chiaroscurist?
Chiaroscurist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SKUUR). Broken into parts: kee · ar · oh · SKUUR · ist.