How to pronounce lento
Say it like LEN-toh. Lento has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lento pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lento
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LEN-toh.
What does lento mean?
- Slow (45–60 bpm).
- A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played very slowly.
Where does lento come from?
Borrowed from Italian lento.
Words that rhyme with lento
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lento.
Questions about saying lento
How do you pronounce lento?
Say LEN-toh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛntoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛntəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lento?
Lento has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · toh.
Is lento 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 /ˈlɛntəʊ/ (LEN-toh).