How to Pronounce Andante

To pronounce "andante", say AND-ant-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

AND-ant-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “andante”

"andante" has 3 syllables: and-ant-e. It rhymes with comandante and ristorante, if that helps it stick.

What does andante mean?

noun

  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.
  2. A passage having this mark.

adjective

  1. Describing a passage having this mark.

adverb

  1. Played at a moderately slow tempo.

Words that rhyme with andante

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comandanteristorantepicanteallantecontedantemericantantequarantesquillantevolante

Related words

slowcantabileallegromotoadagioadagiettolentoandantino

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "andante"?▾

"Andante" has 3 syllables: and · ant · e.

What does "andante" mean?▾

Andante: A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played in a moderately slow tempo; faster than adagio but slower than moderato.

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