How to pronounce adagio
Say it like uh-DAH-zhee-oh. Adagio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH).
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US American/əˈdɑʒiˌoʊ/uh-DAH-zhee-oh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uh
- DAH
- zhee
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adagio pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does adagio mean?
noun
- A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played rather slowly, leisurely and gracefully.
- A passage having this mark.
- A male-female duet or mixed trio ballet displaying demanding balance, spins and/or lifts.
- Describing a passage having this mark.
- Played rather slowly.
Where does adagio come from?
Borrowed from Italian adagio.
Questions about saying adagio
How do you pronounce adagio?
Say uh-DAH-zhee-oh. The American pronunciation is /əˈdɑʒiˌoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adagio?
Adagio has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAH). Broken into parts: uh · DAH · zhee · oh.