How to pronounce brunette
Say it like broo-NET. Brunette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- broo
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brunette 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 brunette
American and British speakers say brunette in essentially the same way: /bruˈnɛt/ in the US and /bruːˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: broo-NET.
What does brunette mean?
- A person, especially female, with brown hair.
- A person, especially female, with dark brown hair.
- Of a brown color or tone.
- Of a dark brown color or tone.
- Having brown hair.
Where does brunette come from?
Borrowed from French brunette, the feminine form of brunet, from brun (“brown”).
Words that rhyme with brunette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brunette.
Questions about saying brunette
How do you pronounce brunette?
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 brunette?
Brunette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: broo · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say brunette 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.