How to pronounce sitzprobe
Say it like SIT-sprohb. Sitzprobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT).
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- SIT
- sprohb
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sitzprobe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sprohbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sitzprobe
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIT-sprohb.
What does sitzprobe mean?
- The first run-through of an opera or musical in which the orchestra and singers rehearse together, covering only those portions of the piece in which the orchestra plays, and in which the singers sit or stand at microphones, but do not block out any action.
Where does sitzprobe come from?
Borrowed from German Sitzprobe (“seated rehearsal”).
Questions about saying sitzprobe
How do you pronounce sitzprobe?
Say SIT-sprohb. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪtˌsproʊb/. In British English it is /ˈsɪtˌsprəʊb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sitzprobe?
Sitzprobe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIT). Broken into parts: SIT · sprohb.
Is sitzprobe 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 /ˈsɪtˌsprəʊb/ (SIT-sprohb).