How to Pronounce Allegro

To pronounce "allegro", say ALL-egr-o — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allegro”

"allegro" has 3 syllables: all-egr-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does allegro mean?

noun

  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto
  2. In more traditional use, an expressive marking indicating lively or happily, not necessarily quick or fast.

adjective

  1. In a quick and lively manner

adverb

  1. Played in a quick, lively tempo

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Words that rhyme with allegro

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

fastadagioandantesonatavivaceanimatoalacritycapriccio

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allegro"?▾

"Allegro" has 3 syllables: all · egr · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "allegro"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allegro" is /əˈleɪɡɹoʊ/.

What does "allegro" mean?▾

Allegro: A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a quick, lively tempo, faster than allegretto but slower than presto

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