How to pronounce baronet
Say it like BER-uh-nut. Baronet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- uh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baronet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baronet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: bar-uh-NET.
Other ways to say baronet
Baronet also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ber-uh-NET /ˌbɛrəˈnɛt/
What does baronet mean?
- The bearer of a hereditary title, below a peerage and senior to most knighthoods.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bart
Questions about saying baronet
How do you pronounce baronet?
Say BER-uh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛrənət/. In British English it is /bærəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baronet?
Baronet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · uh · nut.
Is baronet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /bærəˈnɛt/ (bar-uh-NET).