How to Pronounce Ritornello

To pronounce "ritornello", say RIT-orn-ell-o — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

RIT-orn-ell-o

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💡 Tip for remembering “ritornello”

"ritornello" has 4 syllables: rit-orn-ell-o.

What does ritornello mean?

noun

  1. An orchestral interlude between arias, scenes, or acts in seventeenth-century opera.
  2. A tutti section in a concerto grosso, aria, etc.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "ritornello"?▾

"Ritornello" has 4 syllables: rit · orn · ell · o.

What does "ritornello" mean?▾

Ritornello: An orchestral interlude between arias, scenes, or acts in seventeenth-century opera.

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