How to pronounce tarantella
Say it like ter-un-TEL-uh. Tarantella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL).
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- ter
- un
- TEL
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tarantella pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tarantella
American and British speakers say tarantella in essentially the same way: /ˌtɛrənˈtɛlə/ in the US and /tærənˈtɛlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tar-un-TEL-uh.
What does tarantella mean?
- A rapid dance in 6/8 time, originating in Italy, or a piece of music for such a dance.
Where does tarantella come from?
Borrowed from Italian tarantella, a diminutive of Taranto, a town in southern Italy (but popularly associated with tarantola (“tarantula”), on the belief that the dance was variously a result of, or cure for, its bite).
Words that rhyme with tarantella
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tarantella.
Questions about saying tarantella
How do you pronounce tarantella?
Say ter-un-TEL-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛrənˈtɛlə/. In British English it is /tærənˈtɛlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tarantella?
Tarantella has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEL). Broken into parts: ter · un · TEL · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tarantella the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtɛrənˈtɛlə/ and the British form is /tærənˈtɛlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.