To pronounce "ritardando", say RIT-ard-and-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ritardando
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RIT-ard-and-o
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"ritardando" has 4 syllables: rit-ard-and-o.
"Ritardando" has 4 syllables: rit · ard · and · o.
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