How to Pronounce Lento

To pronounce "lento", say LENT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

LENT-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “lento”

"lento" has 2 syllables: lent-o. It rhymes with memento and pentimento, if that helps it stick.

What does lento mean?

noun

  1. A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played very slowly.

adjective

  1. Very slow.

adverb

  1. Very slowly.

Words that rhyme with lento

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mementopentimentocentobentoargentocontentocasamentochimentocilentofomentoinvestimento

Related words

slowlyslowrallentandoslowsomeslow-pacedslow-motionallow-octanelentitudinous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lento"?▾

"Lento" has 2 syllables: lent · o.

What does "lento" mean?▾

Lento: A tempo mark directing that a passage is to be played very slowly.

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