To pronounce "descrescendo", say DESCR-esc-end-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
descrescendo
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DESCR-esc-end-o
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"descrescendo" has 4 syllables: descr-esc-end-o.
"Descrescendo" has 4 syllables: descr · esc · end · o.
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