How to pronounce clarinet
Say it like kler-uh-NET. Clarinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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US American/ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/kler-uh-NET
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- kler
- uh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clarinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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.
What does clarinet mean?
noun
- A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).
Where does clarinet come from?
Alternatively, the word may come from French clarinette, diminutive form of clarine (“bell”), from clarin, from clair (“clear”), from Latin clarus.
Words that rhyme with clarinet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clarinet.
Questions about saying clarinet
How do you pronounce clarinet?
Say kler-uh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɛrəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clarinet?
Clarinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: kler · uh · NET.