How to pronounce mordent
Say it like MOR-dunt. Mordent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- dunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mordent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- duntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mordent
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-dunt.
What does mordent mean?
- An ornament consisting of a single rapid alternation between a given pitch and another pitch either a whole step or half step immediately above or below it.
Where does mordent come from?
From Italian mordente.
Words that rhyme with mordent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mordent.
Questions about saying mordent
How do you pronounce mordent?
Say MOR-dunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmoʊrdənt/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːdənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mordent?
Mordent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · dunt.
Is mordent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɔːdənt/ (MAW-dunt).