How to pronounce fortepiano
Say it like for-tay-pee-AN-oh. Fortepiano has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AN).
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- for
- tay
- pee
- AN
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fortepiano pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- forGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fortepiano
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: faw-tay-pee-AN-oh.
What does fortepiano mean?
- A keyboard instrument; the smaller, quieter precursor to the pianoforte.
Where does fortepiano come from?
From Italian fortepiano, from forte (“loud”) + piano (“soft”).
Questions about saying fortepiano
How do you pronounce fortepiano?
Say for-tay-pee-AN-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊrteɪpiˈænoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌfɔːteɪpiˈænoʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fortepiano?
Fortepiano has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AN). Broken into parts: for · tay · pee · AN · oh.
Is fortepiano pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfɔːteɪpiˈænoʊ/ (faw-tay-pee-AN-oh).