How to pronounce cadets
Say it like kuh-DETS. Cadets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DETS).
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- kuh
- DETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadets 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.
- DETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cadets
American and British speakers say cadets in essentially the same way: /kəˈdɛts/ in the US and /kəˈdɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DETS.
What does cadets mean?
- plural of cadet How to pronounce cadet
Words that rhyme with cadets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cadets.
Questions about saying cadets
How do you pronounce cadets?
Say kuh-DETS. The American pronunciation is /kəˈdɛts/. In British English it is /kəˈdɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cadets?
Cadets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DETS). Broken into parts: kuh · DETS.
Do Americans and Brits say cadets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈdɛts/ and the British form is /kəˈdɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.