How to pronounce ridotto
Say it like ruh-DOH-toh. Ridotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH).
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- ruh
- DOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ridotto pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ridotto
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rih-DOT-oh.
What does ridotto mean?
- An arrangement or abridgment of a piece from the full score.
Where does ridotto come from?
Borrowed from Italian ridotto (“foyer”).
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Words that rhyme with ridotto
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Questions about saying ridotto
How do you pronounce ridotto?
Say ruh-DOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈdoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /rɪˈdɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ridotto?
Ridotto has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOH). Broken into parts: ruh · DOH · toh.
Is ridotto 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 /rɪˈdɒtəʊ/ (rih-DOT-oh).