How to pronounce cornettist
Say it like kor-NET-ust. Cornettist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- kor
- NET
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornettist 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cornettist
- 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: kaw-NET-ust.
What does cornettist mean?
- A musician who plays the cornett
Where does cornettist come from?
From cornett + -ist.
Words that rhyme with cornettist
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Questions about saying cornettist
How do you pronounce cornettist?
Say kor-NET-ust. The American pronunciation is /kɔrˈnɛtəst/. In British English it is /kɔːˈnɛtəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornettist?
Cornettist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: kor · NET · ust.
Is cornettist 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 /kɔːˈnɛtəst/ (kaw-NET-ust).