word
Italian
contralto
kon-TRAL-toh
kɒnˈtræltəʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
contralto
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Dictionary meaning
The lowest female singing voice; a singer with this voice.
History and origin
Italian — 'contra' (against, below) + 'alto' (high).
Examples
- Kathleen Ferrier was one of the 20th century's most celebrated contralto voices.
Common mispronunciations
KON-truh-ltohkon-TRAHL-toh
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