How to pronounce castanets
Say it like kas-tuh-NETS. Castanets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NETS).
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US American/ˌkæstəˈnɛts/kas-tuh-NETS
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- kas
- tuh
- NETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Castanets 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.
- NETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does castanets mean?
noun
- plural of castanet How to pronounce castanet
Words that rhyme with castanets
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Questions about saying castanets
How do you pronounce castanets?
Say kas-tuh-NETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæstəˈnɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in castanets?
Castanets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NETS). Broken into parts: kas · tuh · NETS.