How to pronounce falsettos
Say it like fawl-SET-ohz. Falsettos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET).
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- fawl
- SET
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Falsettos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fawlKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of falsettos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fawl-SET-ohz.
What does falsettos mean?
- plural of falsetto How to pronounce falsetto
Questions about saying falsettos
How do you pronounce falsettos?
Say fawl-SET-ohz. The American pronunciation is /fɔlˈsɛˌtoʊz/. In British English it is /fɔːlˈsɛˌtəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in falsettos?
Falsettos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SET). Broken into parts: fawl · SET · ohz.
Is falsettos 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 /fɔːlˈsɛˌtəʊz/ (fawl-SET-ohz).