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theorbo

/θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
the-o-r-bo
IPA
/θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/
12
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Italian tiorba, from Ottoman Turkish طوربه (torba).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/
  • British English: /θiˈɔː.bəʊ/

Inflected Forms

theorbos (plural) theorboes (plural)

Derived Forms

theorbist theorboist

Frequently Paired Words

tiorbino theorbino colascione

Synonyms

chitarrone

Rhymes With

sorbo corbo

Questions

How do you pronounce theorbo?
The recorded pronunciation is /θiˈɔɹ.boʊ/.
What does theorbo mean?
A baroque, double-necked lute having an extra set of open bass strings.
Where does theorbo come from?
From Italian tiorba, from Ottoman Turkish طوربه (torba).

How to pronounce theorbo

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