How to pronounce pianist
Say it like pee-AN-ust. Pianist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- pee
- AN
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pianist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pianist
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: PEE-uh-nist.
Other ways to say pianist
Pianist also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- pee-AH-nust /piˈɑnəst/
- PEE-uh-nist /ˈpiənɪst/
What does pianist mean?
- A person who plays the piano, particularly with skill or as part of an orchestra.“By the time she became the world's greatest pianist, she had already practised for thousands of hours on her prized piano.”
- A spy using radio or wireless telegraphy to keep in touch with headquarters during the Second World War.
Where does pianist come from?
From French pianiste, from Italian pianista.
Questions about saying pianist
How do you pronounce pianist?
Say pee-AN-ust. The American pronunciation is /piˈænəst/. In British English it is /ˈpiənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pianist?
Pianist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: pee · AN · ust.
Is pianist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpiənɪst/ (PEE-uh-nist).