How to pronounce concertos
Say it like kun-CHAIR-tohz. Concertos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAIR).
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- kun
- CHAIR
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concertos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- CHAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of concertos
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-CHAIR-tohz.
What does concertos mean?
- plural of concerto How to pronounce concerto
Questions about saying concertos
How do you pronounce concertos?
Say kun-CHAIR-tohz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊz/. In British English it is /kənˈtʃɛətəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concertos?
Concertos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAIR). Broken into parts: kun · CHAIR · tohz.
Is concertos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈtʃɛətəʊz/ (kun-CHAIR-tohz).