Can you tell me if there's a plural form for piano?
2023-06-26
This is what goPenpal answered
Indeed, the plural form of piano is pianos. It’s interesting because although piano has its roots in the Italian language, it doesn't follow Italian pluralization rules. In Italian, words ending in 'o' are often made plural with 'i'. But English borrowed 'piano' and applied its own pluralization rules, adding 's' or 'es' to make words plural. Hence, we say 'pianos'. Similar patterns of pluralization can be seen in other loanwords in English. This fascinating mix of language concepts contributes to the rich and varied fabric of English vocabulary.
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