How to pronounce pianoforte
Say it like pee-AN-uh-fort. Pianoforte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN).
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- pee
- AN
- uh
- fort
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pianoforte 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fortKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pianoforte
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pee-an-oh-FAW-tay.
What does pianoforte mean?
- A piano.
Where does pianoforte come from?
Borrowed from Italian pianoforte.
Questions about saying pianoforte
How do you pronounce pianoforte?
Say pee-AN-uh-fort. The American pronunciation is /piˈænəfɔrt/. In British English it is /piˌænəʊˈfɔːteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pianoforte?
Pianoforte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AN). Broken into parts: pee · AN · uh · fort.
Is pianoforte pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /piˌænəʊˈfɔːteɪ/ (pee-an-oh-FAW-tay).