How to pronounce vivace
Say it like vih-VAH-chay. Vivace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH).
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US American/vɪˈvɑtʃeɪ/vih-VAH-chay
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- vih
- VAH
- chay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vivace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does vivace mean?
adverb
- At a brisk, lively tempo.
- Played, or to be played, at a brisk, lively tempo.
- A piece to be played at a brisk, lively tempo.
Where does vivace come from?
Borrowed from Italian vivace (“brisk, lively”), from Latin vīvāx (“lively, vigorous, energetic”), from vīvō (“live, be alive”).
Questions about saying vivace
How do you pronounce vivace?
Say vih-VAH-chay. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈvɑtʃeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vivace?
Vivace has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAH). Broken into parts: vih · VAH · chay.