word
Italian
adagio
uh-DAH-zhee-oh
əˈdɑːdʒioʊListen
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Syllable breakdown
adagio
Sounds like
Say 'uh-DAH-zhee-oh' — the 'g' is soft.
Dictionary meaning
A piece of music played slowly and gracefully; also a dance movement in ballet.
History and origin
Italian — 'ad agio' (at ease).
Examples
- The adagio movement of the symphony is achingly beautiful.
Common mispronunciations
uh-DAJ-ee-ohAD-uh-jee-oh
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