word
Italian
Adagio
uh-DAH-jee-oh
/əˈdɑːdʒioʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
adagio
Dictionary meaning
A musical tempo marking meaning slow and stately.
History and origin
Italian
Common mispronunciations
ad-AH-gee-ohuh-DAY-jee-oh
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