How to pronounce terzetto
Say it like tur-ZET-oh. Terzetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- tur
- ZET
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terzetto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- turKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of terzetto
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tur-ZET-oh.
What does terzetto mean?
- A composition in three voice parts, or the vocal (or, rarely, instrumental) trio.
Where does terzetto come from?
From Italian terzetto, diminutive of Italian terzo (“the third”), from Latin tertius.
Words that rhyme with terzetto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terzetto.
Questions about saying terzetto
How do you pronounce terzetto?
Say tur-ZET-oh. The American pronunciation is /tɝˈzɛtoʊ/. In British English it is /tɜːˈzɛtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terzetto?
Terzetto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: tur · ZET · oh.
Is terzetto pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɜːˈzɛtəʊ/ (tur-ZET-oh).