How to pronounce hairnet
Say it like HAIR-net. Hairnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR).
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- HAIR
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hairnet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hairnet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAIR-net.
What does hairnet mean?
- A net designed to keep hair up and out of the way, e.g. while cooking.
Where does hairnet come from?
From hair + net. Compare Dutch haarnetje, German Haarnetz, Danish hårnet, Swedish hårnät.
Questions about saying hairnet
How do you pronounce hairnet?
Say HAIR-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛəˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hairnet?
Hairnet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAIR). Broken into parts: HAIR · net.
Is hairnet 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 /ˈhɛəˌnɛt/ (HAIR-net).