How to Pronounce Diminuendo

To pronounce "diminuendo", say DIM-in-uend-o — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diminuendo”

"diminuendo" has 4 syllables: dim-in-uend-o.

What does diminuendo mean?

noun

  1. A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly
  2. A passage having this mark

adjective

  1. Describing a passage having this mark

adverb

  1. Played in this style

Antonyms

crescendo

Related words

decrescendodecreasingdolcedowndriftdamperdownnessdiminuitivedowntoner

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diminuendo"?▾

"Diminuendo" has 4 syllables: dim · in · uend · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "diminuendo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diminuendo" is /dɪˌmɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/.

What does "diminuendo" mean?▾

Diminuendo: A dynamic mark directing that a passage is to be played gradually more softly

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