How to pronounce cadet
Say it like kuh-DET. Cadet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- kuh
- DET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cadet
American and British speakers say cadet in essentially the same way: /kəˈdɛt/ in the US and /kəˈdɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DET.
What does cadet mean?
- A student at a military school who is training to be an officer.
- A younger or youngest son, who would not inherit as a firstborn son would.
- Junior. (See also the heraldic term cadency.)“a cadet branch of the family”
Where does cadet come from?
Doublet of caddie, cadeau, cadel, capital, capitellum, and caudillo.
Words that rhyme with cadet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cadet.
Questions about saying cadet
How do you pronounce cadet?
Say kuh-DET. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdɛt/. In British English it is /kəˈdɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadet?
Cadet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: kuh · DET.
Do Americans and Brits say cadet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdɛt/ and the British form is /kəˈdɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.