How to pronounce concetto
Say it like kun-CHET-oh. Concetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHET).
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- kun
- CHET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concetto 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.
- CHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of concetto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-CHET-oh.
What does concetto mean?
- Affected wit; a witty turn of phrase; a conceit.
Where does concetto come from?
Borrowed from Italian concetto, from Latin conceptus.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with concetto
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Questions about saying concetto
How do you pronounce concetto?
Say kun-CHET-oh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtʃɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /kənˈtʃɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concetto?
Concetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHET). Broken into parts: kun · CHET · oh.
Is concetto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈtʃɛtəʊ/ (kun-CHET-oh).