How to pronounce sforzando
Say it like sfort-SAN-doh. Sforzando has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN).
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- sfort
- SAN
- doh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sforzando pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sfortKeep 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 sforzando
- 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: sfawt-SAN-doh.
What does sforzando mean?
- A mark that indicates that a note is to be played with a strong initial attack.
- A passage having this mark.
- In this style.
- Played in this style.
Where does sforzando come from?
Borrowed from Italian sforzando.
Words that rhyme with sforzando
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sforzando.
Questions about saying sforzando
How do you pronounce sforzando?
Say sfort-SAN-doh. The American pronunciation is /sfɔrtˈsændoʊ/. In British English it is /sfɔːtˈsændəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sforzando?
Sforzando has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAN). Broken into parts: sfort · SAN · doh.
Is sforzando 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 /sfɔːtˈsændəʊ/ (sfawt-SAN-doh).