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How to pronounce toccata

Say it like tuh-KAH-tuh. Toccata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).

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US American/təˈkɑtə/tuh-KAH-tuh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • tuh
  • KAH
  • tuh
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Toccata pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  2. KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
  3. tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

What does toccata mean?

noun
  1. A piece of music (usually for a keyboard instrument) designed to emphasize the dexterity of the performer.

Where does toccata come from?

Borrowed from Italian toccata.

Words that rhyme with toccata

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Questions about saying toccata

How do you pronounce toccata?

Say tuh-KAH-tuh. The American pronunciation is /təˈkɑtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in toccata?

Toccata has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: tuh · KAH · tuh.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).