How to pronounce sonata
Say it like suh-NAH-tuh. Sonata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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US American/səˈnɑtə/suh-NAH-tuh
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- suh
- NAH
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonata 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.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sonata mean?
noun
- A musical composition for one or a few instruments, one of which is frequently a piano, in three or four movements that vary in key and tempo.
Where does sonata come from?
From Italian sonata, from the feminine past participle of sonare (modern suonare), from Latin sonāre (“to make sound”).
Words that rhyme with sonata
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Questions about saying sonata
How do you pronounce sonata?
Say suh-NAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonata?
Sonata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: suh · NAH · tuh.