Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does contrabasso mean?
The largest kind of bass viol.
Where does contrabasso come from?
It is traced to Italian.

How to pronounce contrabasso

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “contrabasso”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “contrabasso”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “contrabasso” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.