figured bass

Questions

How do you pronounce figured bass?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/.

What does figured bass mean?

A musical notation in which intervals, chords and harmonizations are indicated by numbers written below a given bass note.

How to pronounce figured bass

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “figured bass”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɪɡjɚdbeɪs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “figured bass” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.