How to pronounce gillnet
Say it like GHIL-net. Gillnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gillnet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gillnet
American and British speakers say gillnet in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/ in the US and /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-net.
What does gillnet mean?
- A vertical net, often resting on the sea floor, which entangles fish in the netting, frequently by the gills.
- To fish using a gillnet.
Where does gillnet come from?
From gill + net.
Questions about saying gillnet
How do you pronounce gillnet?
Say GHIL-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gillnet?
Gillnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · net.
Do Americans and Brits say gillnet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪlˌnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.