How to pronounce stretto
Say it like STRET-oh. Stretto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRET).
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- STRET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stretto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stretto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: STRET-oh.
What does stretto mean?
- The presence of two close or overlapping statements of the subject of a fugue, especially towards the end.
- An acceleration in the tempo of an opera that produces an ending climax.
- With gradually increasing speed.
- Having gradually increasing speed.
Where does stretto come from?
Borrowed from Italian stretto.
Words that rhyme with stretto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stretto.
Questions about saying stretto
How do you pronounce stretto?
Say STRET-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈstrɛˌtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈstrɛˌtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stretto?
Stretto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STRET). Broken into parts: STRET · oh.
Is stretto 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 /ˈstrɛˌtəʊ/ (STRET-oh).