How to pronounce castanet
Say it like kas-tuh-NET. Castanet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- kas
- tuh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castanet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kasGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of castanet
American and British speakers say castanet in essentially the same way: /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kas-tuh-NET.
What does castanet mean?
- A single handheld percussion instrument consisting of a pair of concave shells or shell-shaped parts joined on one edge by string.
Words that rhyme with castanet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of castanet.
Questions about saying castanet
How do you pronounce castanet?
Say kas-tuh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castanet?
Castanet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: kas · tuh · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say castanet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌkæstəˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.