How to pronounce ricercar
Say it like ree-cher-KAR-ay. Ricercar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR).
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US American/ˌritʃərˈkɑreɪ/ree-cher-KAR-ay
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- ree
- cher
- KAR
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ricercar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does ricercar mean?
noun
- An instrumental musical composition, fugal in style but in a more serious character and with longer notes.
Where does ricercar come from?
Borrowed from Italian ricercare.
Questions about saying ricercar
How do you pronounce ricercar?
Say ree-cher-KAR-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˌritʃərˈkɑreɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ricercar?
Ricercar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAR). Broken into parts: ree · cher · KAR · ay.