How to pronounce dulciana
Say it like dool-CHAN-uh. Dulciana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN).
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- dool
- CHAN
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dulciana pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- doolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- CHANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dulciana
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: dyool-CHAN-uh.
What does dulciana mean?
- An organ stop with a sweet-sounding tone.
Where does dulciana come from?
From Latin dulcis (“sweet”).
Words that rhyme with dulciana
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dulciana.
Questions about saying dulciana
How do you pronounce dulciana?
Say dool-CHAN-uh. The American pronunciation is /dulˈtʃænə/. In British English it is /djuːlˈtʃænə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dulciana?
Dulciana has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (CHAN). Broken into parts: dool · CHAN · uh.
Is dulciana pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /djuːlˈtʃænə/ (dyool-CHAN-uh).