How to pronounce rubato
Say it like ruh-BAH-toh. Rubato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH).
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US American/rəˈbɑtoʊ/ruh-BAH-toh
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- ruh
- BAH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubato 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.
- BAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
What does rubato mean?
noun
- A tempo in which strict timing is relaxed, the music being played near, but not on, the beat.
Where does rubato come from?
Borrowed from Italian rubato (“robbed, stolen”), since the time is "borrowed".
Words that rhyme with rubato
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Questions about saying rubato
How do you pronounce rubato?
Say ruh-BAH-toh. The American pronunciation is /rəˈbɑtoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubato?
Rubato has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAH). Broken into parts: ruh · BAH · toh.