How to pronounce clavinet
Say it like klav-ih-NET. Clavinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- klav
- ih
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klavGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of clavinet
American and British speakers say clavinet in essentially the same way: /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: klav-ih-NET.
What does clavinet mean?
- An electrophonic keyboard instrument, an electronically amplified clavichord with a distinctive bright staccato sound.
Where does clavinet come from?
Blend of clavichord + clarinet.
Words that rhyme with clavinet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clavinet.
Questions about saying clavinet
How do you pronounce clavinet?
Say klav-ih-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavinet?
Clavinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: klav · ih · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say clavinet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌklævɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.