How to pronounce morbidezza
Say it like mor-bih-DET-suh. Morbidezza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET).
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- mor
- bih
- DET
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morbidezza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of morbidezza
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: maw-bih-DET-suh.
What does morbidezza mean?
- Softness, smoothness; also in a negative sense, weakness, effeminacy.
- A naturalistic delicacy in flesh tones.
Where does morbidezza come from?
Borrowed from Italian morbidezza.
Questions about saying morbidezza
How do you pronounce morbidezza?
Say mor-bih-DET-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɔrbɪˈdɛtsə/. In British English it is /ˌmɔːbɪˈdɛtsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morbidezza?
Morbidezza has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET). Broken into parts: mor · bih · DET · suh.
Is morbidezza pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɔːbɪˈdɛtsə/ (maw-bih-DET-suh).