How to pronounce pianists
Say it like PEE-uh-nists. Pianists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- uh
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pianists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pianists
American and British speakers say pianists in essentially the same way: /ˈpiənɪsts/ in the US and /ˈpiːənɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEE-uh-nists.
Other ways to say pianists
Pianists also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- pee-AN-usts /piˈænəsts/
- pee-AN-us /piˈænəs/
What does pianists mean?
- plural of pianist How to pronounce pianist
Questions about saying pianists
How do you pronounce pianists?
Say PEE-uh-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiənɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈpiːənɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pianists?
Pianists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · uh · nists.
Do Americans and Brits say pianists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpiənɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈpiːənɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.