How to Pronounce "staccato"
word
stəˈkɑˌtoʊ
stuh-KAH-toh
stɐkˈɑːtəʊ
stuh-KAH-toh
Definition
A musical term for notes played in a short, detached way. It can also describe sounds or speech that are sharp and separated, not smooth or flowing.
IPA Transcription
American English
stəˈkɑˌtoʊ
British English
stɐkˈɑːtəʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stuh-KAH-toh
UK
stuh-KAH-toh
Listen in Context
The notes in this song must be played staccato.
Her speech was short and staccato, not smooth.
The drummer played a staccato rhythm.
The dog's bark came in sharp, staccato bursts.