How to pronounce sesquioctave
Say it like ses-kwee-AHK-tiv. Sesquioctave has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHK).
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- ses
- kwee
- AHK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sesquioctave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kweeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sesquioctave
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ses-kwee-OK-tiv.
What does sesquioctave mean?
- A ratio of 9 to 8, especially in music.
Where does sesquioctave come from?
From sesqui- (“one and a half”) + octave.
Questions about saying sesquioctave
How do you pronounce sesquioctave?
Say ses-kwee-AHK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛskwiˈɑktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌsɛskwiˈɒktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sesquioctave?
Sesquioctave has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AHK). Broken into parts: ses · kwee · AHK · tiv.
Is sesquioctave pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɛskwiˈɒktɪv/ (ses-kwee-OK-tiv).