How to pronounce comet
Say it like KOM-ut. Comet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM).
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- KOM
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Comet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of comet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOM-it.
What does comet mean?
- (astronomy) a relatively small extraterrestrial body consisting of a frozen mass that travels around the sun in a highly elliptical orbit
Words that rhyme with comet
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Questions about saying comet
How do you pronounce comet?
Say KOM-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑmət/. In British English it is /ˈkɒmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in comet?
Comet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOM). Broken into parts: KOM · ut.
Is comet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒmɪt/ (KOM-it).