How to pronounce sarrusophone
Say it like suh-ROO-suh-fohn. Sarrusophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- suh
- ROO
- suh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sarrusophone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sarrusophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-ROO-suh-fohn.
What does sarrusophone mean?
- Any of a family of wind instruments intended to replace the oboe and bassoon in bands.
Where does sarrusophone come from?
From Pierre-Auguste Sarrus, French bandmaster.
Questions about saying sarrusophone
How do you pronounce sarrusophone?
Say suh-ROO-suh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /səˈrusəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /səˈruːsəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sarrusophone?
Sarrusophone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: suh · ROO · suh · fohn.
Is sarrusophone 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 /səˈruːsəˌfəʊn/ (suh-ROO-suh-fohn).