How to pronounce chemisette
Say it like shem-ih-ZET. Chemisette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZET).
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- shem
- ih
- ZET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chemisette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- shemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of chemisette
American and British speakers say chemisette in essentially the same way: /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/ in the US and /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: shem-ih-ZET.
What does chemisette mean?
- An item of women's clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.
Where does chemisette come from?
Borrowed from French chemisette.
Words that rhyme with chemisette
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Questions about saying chemisette
How do you pronounce chemisette?
Say shem-ih-ZET. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/. In British English it is /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chemisette?
Chemisette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZET). Broken into parts: shem · ih · ZET.
Do Americans and Brits say chemisette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/ and the British form is /ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.