How to pronounce allegro
Say it like uh-LEG-roh. Allegro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEG).
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- uh
- LEG
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allegro 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.
- LEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of allegro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-LEG-roh.
What does allegro mean?
- A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto.
- An expressive mark indicating that a passage is to be played in a lively or happy manner, not necessarily quickly.
- A passage having this mark.
- in a quick and lively manner
- played in a quick, lively tempo
Where does allegro come from?
Borrowed from Italian allegro.
Questions about saying allegro
How do you pronounce allegro?
Say uh-LEG-roh. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɛɡroʊ/. In British English it is /əˈlɛɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allegro?
Allegro has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEG). Broken into parts: uh · LEG · roh.
Is allegro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈlɛɡrəʊ/ (uh-LEG-roh).