How to pronounce tremolo
Say it like TREM-uh-loh. Tremolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM).
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- TREM
- uh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tremolo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TREMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of tremolo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TREM-uh-loh.
What does tremolo mean?
- A rapid repetition of the same note, or an alternation between two or more notes. It can also be intended to mean a rapid and repetitive variation in pitch for the duration of a note. It is notated by a strong diagonal bar across the note stem, or a detached bar for a set of notes (or stemless notes
- A variation in the volume of a note or a chord, evoking a tremor or quiver.
- The device in an organ that produces a tremolo effect.
Where does tremolo come from?
Borrowed from Italian tremolo, first-person present indicative of tremolare (“to shake, to tremble”).
Questions about saying tremolo
How do you pronounce tremolo?
Say TREM-uh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrɛməloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈtrɛmələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tremolo?
Tremolo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TREM). Broken into parts: TREM · uh · loh.
Is tremolo 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 /ˈtrɛmələʊ/ (TREM-uh-loh).