How to pronounce traverso
Say it like trah-VAIR-soh. Traverso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAIR).
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US American/trɑˈvɛrsoʊ/trah-VAIR-soh
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- trah
- VAIR
- soh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Traverso pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- trahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- VAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does traverso mean?
noun
- A transverse flute of the Baroque period, made in three or four sections with a conical bore from the head joint down.
Where does traverso come from?
Borrowed from Italian traverso (or flauto traverso).
Questions about saying traverso
How do you pronounce traverso?
Say trah-VAIR-soh. The American pronunciation is /trɑˈvɛrsoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in traverso?
Traverso has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAIR). Broken into parts: trah · VAIR · soh.