How to pronounce tutti
Say it like TOO-tee. Tutti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tutti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tutti
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: TYOO-tee.
What does tutti mean?
- All together. Indicates that the remainder of a group should join in playing after a solo or other passage with a reduced number of voices.
- All together; with all playing at once.
- A passage in which all members of an orchestra are playing
Where does tutti come from?
From Italian tutti, from Latin totus (“all”).
Words that rhyme with tutti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tutti.
Questions about saying tutti
How do you pronounce tutti?
Say TOO-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtuti/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tutti?
Tutti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · tee.
Is tutti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːti/ (TYOO-tee).