How to Pronounce "vibrato"
word
viˈbɹɑtoʊ
vi-BRAH-toh
vɪbɹˈɑːtəʊ
vib-RAH-toh
Definition
A musical effect in singing or playing an instrument where the pitch quickly and repeatedly changes slightly to make the sound warmer and more expressive.
IPA Transcription
American English
viˈbɹɑtoʊ
British English
vɪbɹˈɑːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
vi-BRAH-toh
UK
vib-RAH-toh
Listen in Context
The singer used vibrato in the final note of the song.
She is learning to play vibrato on the violin.
A guitarist adds vibrato to make the notes sound richer.
Her natural vibrato made her voice stand out in the competition.