How to Pronounce "soprano"
word
/səˈpɹænoʊ/
suh-PRA-noh
/səpɹˈɑːnəʊ/
suh-PRAH-noh
Definition
A soprano is the highest female singing voice in classical music, or a person (usually a woman or child) who sings in this range.
IPA Transcription
American English
/səˈpɹænoʊ/
British English
/səpɹˈɑːnəʊ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-PRA-noh
UK
suh-PRAH-noh
Listen in Context
She sings as a soprano in the choir.
The role of the queen is sung by a soprano.
Anna is the youngest soprano in our music group.
Some boys can sing soprano before their voices change.