How to pronounce prestissimo
Say it like preh-STIS-ih-moh. Prestissimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS).
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- preh
- STIS
- ih
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prestissimo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of prestissimo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: preh-STIS-ih-moh.
What does prestissimo mean?
- Extremely fast, the fastest possible tempo.
- Very quickly.
- An extremely section of music.
Where does prestissimo come from?
Borrowed from Italian prestissimo.
Questions about saying prestissimo
How do you pronounce prestissimo?
Say preh-STIS-ih-moh. The American pronunciation is /prɛˈstɪsɪmoʊ/. In British English it is /prɛˈstɪsɪməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prestissimo?
Prestissimo has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIS). Broken into parts: preh · STIS · ih · moh.
Is prestissimo 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 /prɛˈstɪsɪməʊ/ (preh-STIS-ih-moh).