sottovoce

See also: sotto voce

Italian

Alternative forms

Etymology

sotto- (under) + voce (voice)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌsot.toˈvo.tʃe/, [ˌsot̪ːoˈvoːt͡ʃe]
  • Hyphenation: sot‧to‧vó‧ce
  • Rhymes: -otʃe

Adverb

sottovoce

  1. In a low voice; softly; sotto voce

Noun

sottovoce m (invariable)

  1. Quiet, calm speech.

sottovoce f (plural sottovoci)

  1. (rare) undertone
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