Why is pianist pronounced?
A: The word “pianist” has been pronounced both PEE-a-nist and pee-A-nist since the 19th century. For example, A Dictionary of the English Language Exhibiting Orthography, Pronunciation and Definition of Words (1861), by Arnold J. Cooley, gives the pronunciation as pee-A-nist.
What do u call a person who plays piano?
: a person who plays the piano especially : a skilled or professional performer on the piano.