Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pianola

/pi.əˈnəʊlə/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.58 in modern English

Syllables: pi-anola
IPA: /pi.əˈnəʊlə/

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mechanical piano which uses a roll of perforated paper to operate its keys, instead of being played by a pianist.

noun

A hand that is easy to play, i.e. one that "plays itself".

Etymology

Etymology tree Italian pianobor. English piano English -ola English pianola From piano + -ola.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /pi.əˈnəʊlə/

Inflected Forms

pianolas (plural)

Derived Forms

pianolist

Synonyms

player piano mechanical piano

Rhymes With

cola ebola viola lola coca cola coca-cola motorola angola hola pensacola nola granola

Questions

How do you pronounce pianola?: The recorded pronunciation is /pi.əˈnəʊlə/.
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.
Where does pianola come from?: Etymology tree Italian pianobor. English piano English -ola English pianola From piano + -ola.

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