How to Say “Piccolo” in Plural

By Alfie Jamie • Updated October 6, 2026

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The plural of "piccolo" is piccolos.

Some nouns that end in o add only -s. piccolo is one of them.

Meaning: a small high-pitched flute (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Use a plural verb with piccolos: the piccolos are. The possessive plural adds only an apostrophe: piccolos'.

How do you pronounce it?

piccolo is pronounced /ˈpɪkələʊ/. The plural ending sounds like /z/.

Did you know?

At a school spelling bee in 1992, US Vice President Dan Quayle wrongly corrected a student's spelling of potato to potatoe. The plural potatoes has an e, but the singular does not.

Examples in context

The band has two piccolos.
Singular: The band has one piccolo.
The piccolos play the high notes.
Singular: The piccolo plays the high notes.

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Alfie Jamie

Hi, I'm Alfie! Language, semantics and the joy of the plural form are my playground. As an avid writer, I've turned my love of the written word into a comprehensive guide collection - from the everyday "bananas" and "bosses" to seemingly abstract "censuses" and "prostheses". When not dabbling in language, you'll find me playing a trills-filled song on my beloved plural banjos or peacefully observing the plural herds of Brontosauruses. Language isn't just my passion - it's my journey, my symphony, and my sunrise. Let's explore it together, shall we?

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