How to pronounce pianola
Say it like pee-uh-NOH-luh. Pianola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH).
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- pee
- uh
- NOH
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pianola 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pianola
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pee-uh-NOH-luh.
What does pianola mean?
- A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist.
- A hand that is easy to play, i.e. one that "plays itself".
Where does pianola come from?
From piano + -ola.
Words that rhyme with pianola
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Questions about saying pianola
How do you pronounce pianola?
Say pee-uh-NOH-luh. The American pronunciation is /piəˈnoʊlə/. In British English it is /piəˈnəʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pianola?
Pianola has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOH). Broken into parts: pee · uh · NOH · luh.
Is pianola pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /piəˈnəʊlə/ (pee-uh-NOH-luh).