How to pronounce bachelorette
Say it like bach-luh-RET. Bachelorette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- bach
- luh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bachelorette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bachGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bachelorette
American and British speakers say bachelorette in essentially the same way: /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/ in the US and /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bach-luh-RET.
What does bachelorette mean?
- An unmarried woman.
- A very small bachelor (single room) apartment.
Where does bachelorette come from?
From bachelor + -ette.
Words that rhyme with bachelorette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bachelorette.
Questions about saying bachelorette
How do you pronounce bachelorette?
Say bach-luh-RET. The American pronunciation is /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bachelorette?
Bachelorette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: bach · luh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say bachelorette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/ and the British form is /ˌbætʃləˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.