How to pronounce bayonets
Say it like BAY-uh-nets. Bayonets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY).
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- BAY
- uh
- nets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bayonets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- netsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of bayonets
American and British speakers say bayonets in essentially the same way: /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/ in the US and /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAY-uh-nets.
What does bayonets mean?
- plural of bayonet How to pronounce bayonet
Questions about saying bayonets
How do you pronounce bayonets?
Say BAY-uh-nets. The American pronunciation is /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/. In British English it is /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bayonets?
Bayonets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAY). Broken into parts: BAY · uh · nets.
Do Americans and Brits say bayonets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/ and the British form is /ˈbeɪəˌnɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.