How to pronounce maestro
Say it like MY-stroh. Maestro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY).
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- MY
- stroh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maestro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- strohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maestro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MY-stroh.
What does maestro mean?
- A master in some art, especially a composer or conductor.
- A gang elder in prison.
Where does maestro come from?
Borrowed from Italian maestro, from Latin magistrum (“master”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying maestro
How do you pronounce maestro?
Say MY-stroh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪstroʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪstrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maestro?
Maestro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MY). Broken into parts: MY · stroh.
Is maestro 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 /ˈmaɪstrəʊ/ (MY-stroh).