How to pronounce pianoforti
Say it like pee-an-oh-FOR-tee. Pianoforti has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOR).
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- pee
- an
- oh
- FOR
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pianoforti 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.
- anKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pianoforti
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pee-an-oh-FAW-tee.
What does pianoforti mean?
- plural of pianoforte Another word for the word 'pianos'.
Words that rhyme with pianoforti
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Questions about saying pianoforti
How do you pronounce pianoforti?
Say pee-an-oh-FOR-tee. The American pronunciation is /piænoʊˈfɔrti/. In British English it is /piænəʊˈfɔːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pianoforti?
Pianoforti has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOR). Broken into parts: pee · an · oh · FOR · tee.
Is pianoforti 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 /piænəʊˈfɔːti/ (pee-an-oh-FAW-tee).