How to pronounce concertmaster
Say it like KON-sert-mas-ter. Concertmaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnsɚtˌmæstɚ/KON-sert-mas-ter
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- KON
- sert
- mas
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concertmaster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does concertmaster mean?
noun
- The first violin in a symphony orchestra, which normally plays violin solos.
Where does concertmaster come from?
From concert + master, as a calque of German Konzertmeister.
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Questions about saying concertmaster
How do you pronounce concertmaster?
Say KON-sert-mas-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnsɚtˌmæstɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concertmaster?
Concertmaster has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · sert · mas · ter.