How do you pronounce "pianist"?

In American English: /piːˈænəst/ (pee-AN-uhst). In British English: /pˈiənɪst/ (P-ee-uhn). In Canadian English: /piːˈænəst/ (pee-AN-uhst). In Australian English: /pˈiənɪst/ (P-ee-uhn).

Is "pianist" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /piːˈænəst/ (pee-AN-uhst), while in British English it's /pˈiənɪst/ (P-ee-uhn).

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pianist

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/piːˈænəst/

pee-AN-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

piːpi·ænan·əstist

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