How to pronounce dinette
Say it like dy-NET. Dinette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- dy
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of dinette
American and British speakers say dinette in essentially the same way: /daɪˈnɛt/ in the US and /daɪˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dy-NET.
What does dinette mean?
- A small space within a dwelling, usually alongside a kitchen, used for informal dining; a dining alcove or nook.“The condominium lacks a proper dining room, but has a cosy dinette.”
- A submarine's mess hall.
- Furniture for an indoor informal dining space, usually consisting of chairs and a small table.“We purchased a new dinette yesterday.”
Where does dinette come from?
From dine + -ette.
Words that rhyme with dinette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dinette.
Questions about saying dinette
How do you pronounce dinette?
Say dy-NET. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈnɛt/. In British English it is /daɪˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinette?
Dinette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: dy · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say dinette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /daɪˈnɛt/ and the British form is /daɪˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.