How to Pronounce "stradivarius"
word
ˌstɹædɪˈvɛɹiəs
strad-i-VAIR-ee-uhs
ˌstrædɪˈveəriəs
strad-i-VAIR-ee-uhs
Definition
A Stradivarius is a stringed instrument, usually a violin, made by Antonio Stradivari or his family in Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries, famous for its exceptional quality and rare value.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌstɹædɪˈvɛɹiəs
British English
ˌstrædɪˈveəriəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
strad-i-VAIR-ee-uhs
UK
strad-i-VAIR-ee-uhs
Listen in Context
The museum displays a rare Stradivarius violin.
She dreams of playing a Stradivarius one day.
A Stradivarius is very expensive and hard to find.
Owning a Stradivarius is every violinist’s dream.