How to Pronounce Acciaccatura

To pronounce "acciaccatura", say ACC-iacc-at-ur-a — 5 syllables, IPA /əˌtʃækəˈtjʊəɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

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/əˌtʃækəˈtjʊəɹə/

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"acciaccatura" has 5 syllables: acc-iacc-at-ur-a.

What does acciaccatura mean?

noun

  1. A short grace note (theoretically taking no time at all), occurring on the beat occupied by the main note to which it is prefixed, one scale-step higher or lower than that main note. (Sometimes equivalent, therefore, to a short appoggiatura, but in Baroque music interpreted differently and more strictly.) Written as a note lighter in appearance, typically a quaver (eighth note), with an oblique stroke through the stem.

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How many syllables are in "acciaccatura"?

"Acciaccatura" has 5 syllables: acc · iacc · at · ur · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "acciaccatura"?

The IPA transcription of "acciaccatura" is /əˌtʃækəˈtjʊəɹə/.

What does "acciaccatura" mean?

Acciaccatura: A short grace note (theoretically taking no time at all), occurring on the beat occupied by the main note to which it is prefixed, one scale-step higher or lower than that main note. (Sometimes equivalent, therefore, to a short appoggiatura, but in Baroque music interpreted differently and more strictly.) Written as a note lighter in appearance, typically a quaver (eighth note), with an oblique stroke through the stem.

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