How to pronounce mezzo
Say it like MET-soh. Mezzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET).
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US American/ˈmɛtsoʊ/MET-soh
UK British/ˈmɛtsəʊ/MET-soh
- MET
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mezzo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mezzo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MET-soh.
What does mezzo mean?
noun
- mezzo-soprano
- At a middle level or scale, between micro and macro.“mezzo social work”
Where does mezzo come from?
(music): Clipping of mezzo-soprano
Questions about saying mezzo
How do you pronounce mezzo?
Say MET-soh. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛtsoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛtsəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mezzo?
Mezzo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MET). Broken into parts: MET · soh.
Is mezzo 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 /ˈmɛtsəʊ/ (MET-soh).