violist

Word parts

viol + -ist
viola + -ist

Pronunciation

viol

• IPA ^(key): /ˈvaɪ.əl.ɪst/

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viola

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /viˈəʊ.lɪst/
• (US) (Canada) IPA ^(key): /viˈoʊ.lɪst/

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Noun

Singular violist

Plural violists

1. (countable) A violist is a person who plays the viola or the viol.

   The violist stood up and played a solo.

Related words

• violinist
• violoncellist