How to pronounce sousaphone
Say it like SOO-zuh-fohn. Sousaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- zuh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sousaphone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sousaphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOO-zuh-fohn.
What does sousaphone mean?
- A valved brass instrument with the same length as a tuba, but shaped differently so that the bell is above the head, that the valves are situated directly in front of the musical instruments and a few inches above the waist, and that most of the weight rests on one shoulder.
Where does sousaphone come from?
Named after American composer and conductor John Philip Sousa + -phone.
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Questions about saying sousaphone
How do you pronounce sousaphone?
Say SOO-zuh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuzəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːzəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sousaphone?
Sousaphone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · zuh · fohn.
Is sousaphone 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 /ˈsuːzəˌfəʊn/ (SOO-zuh-fohn).