How to pronounce rinforzando
Say it like rin-fort-SAN-doh. Rinforzando has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAN).
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- rin
- fort
- SAN
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rinforzando pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- SANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rinforzando
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rin-fawt-SAN-doh.
What does rinforzando mean?
- A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with special emphasis.
- A passage having this mark.
- In this style.
- Played in this style.
Where does rinforzando come from?
Borrowed from Italian rinforzando.
Words that rhyme with rinforzando
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Questions about saying rinforzando
How do you pronounce rinforzando?
Say rin-fort-SAN-doh. The American pronunciation is /ˌrɪnfɔrtˈsændoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌrɪnfɔːtˈsændəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rinforzando?
Rinforzando has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SAN). Broken into parts: rin · fort · SAN · doh.
Is rinforzando 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 /ˌrɪnfɔːtˈsændəʊ/ (rin-fawt-SAN-doh).