How to pronounce cadette
Say it like kuh-DET. Cadette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- kuh
- DET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cadette 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 cadette
American and British speakers say cadette in essentially the same way: /kəˈdɛt/ in the US and /kəˈdɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-DET.
What does cadette mean?
- A female cadet.
- A member of the Girl Scouts of the USA of a rank between junior and senior.
Where does cadette come from?
From cadet + -ette.
Words that rhyme with cadette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cadette.
Words that sound like cadette
Questions about saying cadette
How do you pronounce cadette?
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 cadette?
Cadette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: kuh · DET.
Do Americans and Brits say cadette 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.
What words sound the same as cadette?
Cadette sounds the same as cadet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.