How to pronounce burnet
Say it like BER-nit. Burnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- nit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Burnet 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 "er" in butter.
- nitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of burnet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUR-nit.
What does burnet mean?
- Any of the herbs of genus Sanguisorba (syn. Poterium), including salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor), an herb used in salads and herbal teas.
- Any of several species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, typically having black forewings with red spots.
Where does burnet come from?
From Middle English burnet, from Old French brunet, brunete (“brunette”).
Questions about saying burnet
How do you pronounce burnet?
Say BER-nit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɚnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɜːnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in burnet?
Burnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · nit.
Is burnet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɜːnɪt/ (BUR-nit).