How to pronounce contrapposti
Say it like kahn-truh-PAH-stee. Contrapposti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH).
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- kahn
- truh
- PAH
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrapposti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of contrapposti
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-POS-tee.
What does contrapposti mean?
- plural of contrapposto How to pronounce contrapposto
Where does contrapposti come from?
Borrowed from Italian contrapposti, the masculine plural form of contrapposto.
Questions about saying contrapposti
How do you pronounce contrapposti?
Say kahn-truh-PAH-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈpɑsti/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈpɒsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrapposti?
Contrapposti has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PAH). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · PAH · stee.
Is contrapposti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒntrəˈpɒsti/ (kon-truh-POS-tee).