How to pronounce pizzicato
Say it like pit-sih-KAH-toh. Pizzicato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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US American/ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑtoʊ/pit-sih-KAH-toh
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- pit
- sih
- KAH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pizzicato pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does pizzicato mean?
adverb
- To be played by plucking the strings instead of using the bow.
- A note that is played pizzicato
Where does pizzicato come from?
Borrowed from Italian pizzicato, past participle of pizzicare (“to pluck”).
Words that rhyme with pizzicato
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Questions about saying pizzicato
How do you pronounce pizzicato?
Say pit-sih-KAH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɪtsɪˈkɑtoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pizzicato?
Pizzicato has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: pit · sih · KAH · toh.