word
Italian
fortissimo
for-TIS-ih-moh
fɔːrˈtɪsɪmoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
fortissimo
Sounds like
Say 'for-TIS-ih-moh'.
Dictionary meaning
A direction to play or sing very loudly (ff).
History and origin
Italian — superlative of 'forte' (strong, loud).
Examples
- The brass section erupted in a dramatic fortissimo at the climax of the symphony.
Common mispronunciations
for-TIS-mohFOR-tis-ih-moh
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