How to Pronounce "pianoforte"
word
piˌænəʊˈfɔːt
pee-AN-oh-FORT
pˌiənəfˈɔːteɪ
pee-AN-uh-FOR-tay
Definition
A pianoforte is the formal and historical name for the instrument we usually call the piano. It refers to the early version of the piano developed in the 18th century.
IPA Transcription
American English
piˌænəʊˈfɔːt
British English
pˌiənəfˈɔːteɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pee-AN-oh-FORT
UK
pee-AN-uh-FOR-tay
Listen in Context
The museum has an old pianoforte from the 1700s.
He learned to play music on a pianoforte.
The pianoforte is different from modern pianos.
During the concert, she played a sonata on an antique pianoforte.