How to pronounce sesquialtera
Say it like seh-skwih-AL-tuh-ruh. Sesquialtera has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL).
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- seh
- skwih
- AL
- tuh
- ruh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sesquialtera pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- skwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sesquialtera
American and British speakers say sesquialtera in essentially the same way: /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/ in the US and /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/ in the UK.
British respelling: seh-skwih-AL-tuh-ruh.
What does sesquialtera mean?
- A ratio of 3 to 2 or 1½ to 1.
- A 1½ note.
- An organ stop that uses two ranks of different pipes.
Where does sesquialtera come from?
From Latin sesquialtera, form of sesquialtera, from sesqui- (“a half and a”) + alter (“another, a second”).
Questions about saying sesquialtera
How do you pronounce sesquialtera?
Say seh-skwih-AL-tuh-ruh. The American pronunciation is /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/. In British English it is /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sesquialtera?
Sesquialtera has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AL). Broken into parts: seh · skwih · AL · tuh · ruh.
Do Americans and Brits say sesquialtera the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/ and the British form is /sɛskwɪˈæltərə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.