How to pronounce sonatas
Say it like son-AH-tuz. Sonatas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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US American/ˌsɑˈnɑtəz/son-AH-tuz
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- son
- AH
- tuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonatas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does sonatas mean?
noun
- plural of sonata How to pronounce sonata
Questions about saying sonatas
How do you pronounce sonatas?
Say son-AH-tuz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɑˈnɑtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonatas?
Sonatas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: son · AH · tuz.