How to pronounce bonnet
Say it like BON-ut. Bonnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON).
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- BON
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bonnet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bonnet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BON-it.
What does bonnet mean?
- A type of hat, once widely worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin; now uncommonly worn except in certain religious sects.
- A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.
- A mushroom-shaped satin cap with an elastic headband used to protect kinky hair, especially while sleeping.
- To put a bonnet on.
- To pull the bonnet or cap down over the eyes of.
Where does bonnet come from?
Cognate with Old High German gibunt (“band, ribbon”), Middle Dutch bont (“bundle, truss”), Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐌱𐌿𐌽𐌳𐌹 (gabundi, “bond”).
Questions about saying bonnet
How do you pronounce bonnet?
Say BON-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑnət/. In British English it is /ˈbɒnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bonnet?
Bonnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BON). Broken into parts: BON · ut.
Is bonnet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒnɪt/ (BON-it).