How to pronounce sopranos
Say it like suh-PRAN-ohz. Sopranos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- suh
- PRAN
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sopranos 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.
- PRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sopranos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-PRAN-ohz.
What does sopranos mean?
- plural of soprano How to pronounce soprano
Questions about saying sopranos
How do you pronounce sopranos?
Say suh-PRAN-ohz. The American pronunciation is /səˈprænoʊz/. In British English it is /səˈprænəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sopranos?
Sopranos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: suh · PRAN · ohz.
Is sopranos 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 /səˈprænəʊz/ (suh-PRAN-ohz).