How to pronounce contrapuntal
Say it like kon-truh-PUHN-tul. Contrapuntal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUHN).
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- kon
- truh
- PUHN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrapuntal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive 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.
- PUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contrapuntal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-PUHN-tul.
What does contrapuntal mean?
- Of or in counterpoint.
- Of or relating to counterpoint.
- With two or more independent melodic lines.
Where does contrapuntal come from?
From Latin punctus contra punctum (“note against note”).
Words that rhyme with contrapuntal
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Questions about saying contrapuntal
How do you pronounce contrapuntal?
Say kon-truh-PUHN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈpʌntəl/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrapuntal?
Contrapuntal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUHN). Broken into parts: kon · truh · PUHN · tul.
Is contrapuntal 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈpʌntəl/ (kon-truh-PUHN-tul).