How to Pronounce Piano

To pronounce "piano", say PIAN-o — 2 syllables, IPA /piˈænoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/piˈænoʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piano”

"piano" has 2 syllables: pian-o. It rhymes with arcana and jnana, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: piana — easy to mix up when writing.

What does piano mean?

noun

  1. A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings

    “He can play "Happy Birthday" on the piano.”

adjective

  1. Soft, quiet
  2. In extended use; quiet, subdued

Synonyms

pianoforte

Words that rhyme with piano

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arcanajnanaannapollyannabandanananasantaanopranadannanano

Related words

pianofortepianissimosoftsoftlyforte-pianospinetviolinpianist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piano"?▾

"Piano" has 2 syllables: pian · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "piano"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piano" is /piˈænoʊ/.

What does "piano" mean?▾

Piano: A percussive keyboard musical instrument, usually ranging over seven octaves, with white and black colored keys, played by pressing these keys, causing hammers to strike strings

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