How to pronounce timpani
Say it like TIM-puh-nee. Timpani has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- puh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timpani pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of timpani
American and British speakers say timpani in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪmpəˌni/ in the US and /ˈtɪmpəˌniː/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-puh-nee.
What does timpani mean?
- The set of precision kettledrums in an orchestra.
- plural of timpano
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Questions about saying timpani
How do you pronounce timpani?
Say TIM-puh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmpəˌni/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmpəˌniː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timpani?
Timpani has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · puh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say timpani the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪmpəˌni/ and the British form is /ˈtɪmpəˌniː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.