How to pronounce cornett
Say it like kor-NET. Cornett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kor
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornett 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 cornett
- 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 cornett mean?
- An early horn wind instrument used in European music of the medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque periods. Not to be confused with later brass instrument.
Where does cornett come from?
Old French cornet, a diminutive of corne (“horn”), from Latin cornū.
Words that rhyme with cornett
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cornett.
Words that sound like cornett
Questions about saying cornett
How do you pronounce cornett?
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 cornett?
Cornett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kor · NET.
Is cornett 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).
What words sound the same as cornett?
Cornett sounds the same as cornet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.