How to pronounce brunet
Say it like broo-NET. Brunet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- broo
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brunet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of brunet
American and British speakers say brunet in essentially the same way: /bruˈnɛt/ in the US and /bruːˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: broo-NET.
What does brunet mean?
- A man or boy with brown or dark brown hair.
- Of a man's or boy's hair: brown or dark brown.
- Of a man or boy, having brown or dark brown hair.
Where does brunet come from?
From French brunet. Compare also Middle English brunet, burnet (“brown”), from Old French brunet, which is the same word.
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Words that rhyme with brunet
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Words that sound like brunet
Questions about saying brunet
How do you pronounce brunet?
Say broo-NET. The American pronunciation is /bruˈnɛt/. In British English it is /bruːˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brunet?
Brunet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: broo · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say brunet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bruˈnɛt/ and the British form is /bruːˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as brunet?
Brunet sounds the same as brunette in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.