harpsichord

Questions about harpsichord

What does harpsichord mean?

harpsichord means "a clavier with strings that are plucked by plectra mounted on pivots".

How many syllables are in harpsichord?

harpsichord has 3 syllables: harp-si-chord. The stress falls on "harp". In IPA it is /ˈhɑɹpsəˌkɔɹd/.

What is another word for harpsichord?

Close synonyms include cembalo. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.

Is harpsichord a common word?

harpsichord is banded "Uncommon" — turns up in careful writing rather than conversation. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.

What rhymes with harpsichord?

8 words rhyme with harpsichord. Rhymes are matched on the phonemes from the last stressed vowel onward, which is the definition a reader has in their head.