how to pronounce vibrato

/viːbˈɹɑːtoʊ/

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vibrato is pronounced in three syllables

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ɑː

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meanings of vibrato

noun:

The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

vibrato frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word vibrato occurs in english on average 0.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.