How to Pronounce Accelerando

To pronounce "accelerando", say ACC-el-er-and-o — 5 syllables, IPA /æksɛləˈɹændəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/æksɛləˈɹændəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accelerando”

"accelerando" has 5 syllables: acc-el-er-and-o.

What does accelerando mean?

noun

  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.
  2. A passage having this mark.

adverb

  1. With a gradual increase in speed

Related words

increasingagitatovigorosohasteningrinforzandospeedingoveraccelerationfull-throttle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accelerando"?▾

"Accelerando" has 5 syllables: acc · el · er · and · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "accelerando"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accelerando" is /æksɛləˈɹændəʊ/.

What does "accelerando" mean?▾

Accelerando: A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played at an increasing speed.

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