How to pronounce violone
Say it like vy-LOH-nee. Violone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH).
- vy
- LOH
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Violone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of violone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: vy-LOH-nee.
What does violone mean?
- An early stringed instrument similar to a double bass.
Where does violone come from?
Borrowed from Italian violone (“big viola”), from viola + -one (“-oon, forming augmentatives"”).
Words that rhyme with violone
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of violone.
Questions about saying violone
How do you pronounce violone?
Say vy-LOH-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌvaɪˈloʊni/. In British English it is /ˌvaɪˈləʊni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in violone?
Violone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOH). Broken into parts: vy · LOH · nee.
Is violone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌvaɪˈləʊni/ (vy-LOH-nee).