word
virtuoso
ver-choo-OH-soh
ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
virtuoso
Dictionary meaning
A person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
History and origin
Italian — 'learned; skilled'.
Examples
- The virtuoso violinist performed the concerto from memory, note-perfectly.
Common mispronunciations
ver-CHOO-sohVER-tyoo-oh-soh
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