How to pronounce garret
Say it like GAR-it. Garret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR).
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- GAR
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Garret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of garret
American and British speakers say garret in essentially the same way: /ˈɡærɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡærɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAR-it.
What does garret mean?
- An attic or semi-finished room just beneath the roof of a house.
Where does garret come from?
From Middle English garett, garite, from Old French garite, guerite (“watchtower”), from garir, guarir (“to defend, protect”) (compare English garrison), ultimately of Germanic origin (see English garage).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with garret
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Questions about saying garret
How do you pronounce garret?
Say GAR-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡærɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡærɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in garret?
Garret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAR). Broken into parts: GAR · it.
Do Americans and Brits say garret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡærɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡærɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.