How to pronounce soprano
Say it like suh-PRAH-noh. Soprano has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH).
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- suh
- PRAH
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soprano 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.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
Other ways to say soprano
Soprano also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- suh-PRAN-oh /səˈprænoʊ/
What does soprano mean?
- The musical part higher in pitch than alto, typically encompassing the range of the treble clef.
- A person or instrument that performs the soprano part.“boy soprano”
- To sing or utter with high pitch.
Where does soprano come from?
Borrowed from Italian soprano, from Vulgar Latin *superānus, adjective from preposition Latin super (“above”).
Words that rhyme with soprano
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soprano.
Questions about saying soprano
How do you pronounce soprano?
Say suh-PRAH-noh. The American pronunciation is /səˈprɑnoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soprano?
Soprano has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH). Broken into parts: suh · PRAH · noh.