How to pronounce computerette
Say it like kum-pyoo-ter-RET. Computerette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RET).
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- kum
- pyoo
- ter
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Computerette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of computerette
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kum-pyoo-tuh-RET.
What does computerette mean?
- A small computer.
Where does computerette come from?
From computer + -ette.
Words that rhyme with computerette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of computerette.
Questions about saying computerette
How do you pronounce computerette?
Say kum-pyoo-ter-RET. The American pronunciation is /kəmpjutɚˈrɛt/. In British English it is /kəmpjuːtəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in computerette?
Computerette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RET). Broken into parts: kum · pyoo · ter · RET.
Is computerette pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəmpjuːtəˈrɛt/ (kum-pyoo-tuh-RET).