How to pronounce coloratura
Say it like kuh-luh-ruh-TUUR-uh. Coloratura has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUUR).
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- kuh
- luh
- ruh
- TUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coloratura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of coloratura
American and British speakers say coloratura in essentially the same way: /kələrəˈtʊrə/ in the US and /kələrəˈtʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-luh-ruh-TUUR-uh.
What does coloratura mean?
- Florid or fancy passages in vocal music.
- A singer of such passages, especially a soprano.
- Pertaining to coloratura.“She has a lighter and more coloratura voice.”
Where does coloratura come from?
Borrowed from Italian coloratura, from Late Latin colōrātūra, from colōrāre (“to color”).
Words that rhyme with coloratura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of coloratura.
Questions about saying coloratura
How do you pronounce coloratura?
Say kuh-luh-ruh-TUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /kələrəˈtʊrə/. In British English it is /kələrəˈtʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coloratura?
Coloratura has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TUUR). Broken into parts: kuh · luh · ruh · TUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say coloratura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kələrəˈtʊrə/ and the British form is /kələrəˈtʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.