How to pronounce cornet
Say it like kor-NET. Cornet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kor
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of cornet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nit.
What does cornet mean?
- A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
- A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.
- An ice cream cone (the shell itself).
- The white headdress worn by the Sisters of Charity.
Where does cornet come from?
From Middle English cornet, from Old French cornet, a diminutive of a popular reflex of Latin cornū (“horn”).
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Words that rhyme with cornet
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Questions about saying cornet
How do you pronounce cornet?
Say kor-NET. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornet?
Cornet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kor · NET.
Is cornet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈkɔːnɪt/ (KAW-nit).