How to pronounce cadenza
Say it like kuh-DEN-zuh. Cadenza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN).
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- kuh
- DEN
- zuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadenza pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cadenza
American and British speakers say cadenza in essentially the same way: /kəˈdɛnzə/ in the US and /kəˈdɛnzə/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DEN-zuh.
What does cadenza mean?
- A part of a piece of music, such as a concerto, that is very decorative and is played by a single musician.
- To become agitated or excited.
Where does cadenza come from?
Borrowed from Italian cadenza, from Latin cadentia.
Words that rhyme with cadenza
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cadenza.
Questions about saying cadenza
How do you pronounce cadenza?
Say kuh-DEN-zuh. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdɛnzə/. In British English it is /kəˈdɛnzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadenza?
Cadenza has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEN). Broken into parts: kuh · DEN · zuh.
Do Americans and Brits say cadenza the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdɛnzə/ and the British form is /kəˈdɛnzə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.