How to pronounce baguette
Say it like bag-ET. Baguette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET).
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- bag
- ET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baguette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of baguette
American and British speakers say baguette in essentially the same way: /ˌbæˈɡɛt/ in the US and /ˌbæˈɡɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: bag-ET.
What does baguette mean?
- A narrow, relatively long rectangular shape.
- A gem cut in such a shape.
- A variety of bread that is long and narrow in shape.
Where does baguette come from?
Borrowed from French baguette (“stick”), from Italian bacchetta.
Words that rhyme with baguette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of baguette.
Questions about saying baguette
How do you pronounce baguette?
Say bag-ET. The American pronunciation is /ˌbæˈɡɛt/. In British English it is /ˌbæˈɡɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baguette?
Baguette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ET). Broken into parts: bag · ET.
Do Americans and Brits say baguette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌbæˈɡɛt/ and the British form is /ˌbæˈɡɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.