How to pronounce ossia
Say it like AH-see-uh. Ossia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑsiə/AH-see-uh
UK British/ˈɒsɪə/OS-eer
- AH
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ossia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ossia
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OS-eer.
What does ossia mean?
noun
- In a musical score, an alternative version of a passage, usually just a few measures long. The alternative may be an easier version of a particularly difficult passage, or a more difficult version of a passage.
Where does ossia come from?
From Italian ossia (“or rather”).
Questions about saying ossia
How do you pronounce ossia?
Say AH-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑsiə/. In British English it is /ˈɒsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ossia?
Ossia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · see · uh.
Is ossia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈɒsɪə/ (OS-eer).