How to pronounce sinfonia
Say it like sin-FOH-nee-uh. Sinfonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH).
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- sin
- FOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sinfonia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sinfonia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sin-FOH-nee-uh.
What does sinfonia mean?
- A symphony.
- A piece or music serving as an overture, interlude or ritornello.
- A small symphony orchestra.
Where does sinfonia come from?
Borrowed from Italian sinfonia.
Words that rhyme with sinfonia
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Questions about saying sinfonia
How do you pronounce sinfonia?
Say sin-FOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /sɪnˈfoʊniə/. In British English it is /sɪnˈfəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sinfonia?
Sinfonia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOH). Broken into parts: sin · FOH · nee · uh.
Is sinfonia 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 /sɪnˈfəʊniə/ (sin-FOH-nee-uh).