How to Pronounce Staccato

To pronounce "staccato", say STACC-at-o — 3 syllables, IPA /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

staccato

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/stəˈkɑːtoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “staccato”

"staccato" has 3 syllables: stacc-at-o. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

What does staccato mean?

noun

  1. An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.
  2. A passage having this mark.

adjective

  1. Describing a passage having this mark.
  2. Made up of abruptly disconnected parts or sounds.

adverb

  1. Played in this style

    “Now, play the same passage very staccato.”

Antonyms

legato

Words that rhyme with staccato

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

abruptdisconnectedacciaccaturaacciacaturastemadagiosluragitato

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "staccato"?▾

"Staccato" has 3 syllables: stacc · at · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "staccato"?▾

The IPA transcription of "staccato" is /stəˈkɑːtoʊ/.

What does "staccato" mean?▾

Staccato: An articulation marking directing that a note or passage of notes are to be played in an abruptly disconnected manner, with each note sounding for a very short duration, and a short break lasting until the sounding of the next note; as opposed to legato. Staccato is indicated by a dot directly above or below the notehead.

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