How to pronounce fleurette
Say it like flur-RET. Fleurette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET).
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- flur
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fleurette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flurGive this part a little weight.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of fleurette
American and British speakers say fleurette in essentially the same way: /ˌflɜˈrɛt/ in the US and /ˌflɜˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: flur-RET.
What does fleurette mean?
- Alternative form of fleuret (“ornament”).
Words that rhyme with fleurette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fleurette.
Questions about saying fleurette
How do you pronounce fleurette?
Say flur-RET. The American pronunciation is /ˌflɜˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˌflɜˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fleurette?
Fleurette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RET). Broken into parts: flur · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say fleurette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflɜˈrɛt/ and the British form is /ˌflɜˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.