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mezzo

/ˈmɛtsoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.60 in modern English

Syllables
mez-zo
IPA
/ˈmɛtsoʊ/
25
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

mezzo-soprano

adj

At a middle level or scale, between micro and macro.

Example Sentences

Etymology

(music): Clipping of mezzo-soprano

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈmɛtsoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈmɛtsəʊ/

Inflected Forms

mezzos (plural)

Derived Forms

mezzolike

Phrases

mezzo forte mezzo-rilievo

Frequently Paired Words

mezzo forte mezzo-rilievo

Synonyms

mezzo-soprano

Rhymes With

ezzo mezo

Questions

How do you pronounce mezzo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɛtsoʊ/.
What does mezzo mean?
mezzo-soprano
Where does mezzo come from?
(music): Clipping of mezzo-soprano

How to pronounce mezzo

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mezzo”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈmɛtsoʊ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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