To pronounce "decrescendo", say DECR-esc-end-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
decrescendo
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DECR-esc-end-o
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"decrescendo" has 4 syllables: decr-esc-end-o.
"Decrescendo" has 4 syllables: decr · esc · end · o.
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