word
mezzo-soprano
MET-soh suh-PRAN-oh
ˌmɛtsoʊ səˈprɑːnoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
mezzosoprano
Sounds like
Say 'MET-soh suh-PRAN-oh'.
Dictionary meaning
A singing voice between soprano and contralto in range.
History and origin
Italian — 'mezzo' (middle) + 'soprano'.
Examples
- The mezzo-soprano's rich timbre was perfectly suited to the role.
Common mispronunciations
MEZ-oh suh-PRAN-ohMEZ-oh soh-PRAH-noh
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