How to pronounce tessitura
Say it like tes-ih-TUUR-uh. Tessitura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUR).
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- tes
- ih
- TUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tessitura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tessitura
American and British speakers say tessitura in essentially the same way: /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/ in the US and /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: tes-ih-TUUR-uh.
What does tessitura mean?
- The most acceptable and comfortable vocal range for a singer or musical instrument; the range in which a given type of voice presents its best-sounding timbre.
Where does tessitura come from?
Borrowed from Italian tessitura.
Words that rhyme with tessitura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tessitura.
Questions about saying tessitura
How do you pronounce tessitura?
Say tes-ih-TUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/. In British English it is /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tessitura?
Tessitura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUR). Broken into parts: tes · ih · TUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tessitura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/ and the British form is /tɛsɪˈtʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.