How to Pronounce Appoggiatura

To pronounce "appoggiatura", say APP-ogg-iat-ur-a — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˌpɒ.dʒə.ˈtʊɹ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/ə.ˌpɒ.dʒə.ˈtʊɹ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “appoggiatura”

"appoggiatura" has 5 syllables: app-ogg-iat-ur-a.

What does appoggiatura mean?

noun

  1. A type of musical ornament, falling on the beat, which often creates a suspension and subtracts for itself half the time value of the principal note which follows.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appoggiatura"?▾

"Appoggiatura" has 5 syllables: app · ogg · iat · ur · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "appoggiatura"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appoggiatura" is /ə.ˌpɒ.dʒə.ˈtʊɹ.ə/.

What does "appoggiatura" mean?▾

Appoggiatura: A type of musical ornament, falling on the beat, which often creates a suspension and subtracts for itself half the time value of the principal note which follows.

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