How to pronounce jacquet
Say it like JAK-et. Jacquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK).
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- JAK
- et
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jacquet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- etKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of jacquet
American and British speakers say jacquet in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒækɛt/ in the US and /ˈdʒækɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAK-et.
Other ways to say jacquet
Jacquet also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ja-KAY /dʒæˈkeɪ/
What does jacquet mean?
- A game resembling backgammon.
Where does jacquet come from?
French jacquet
Questions about saying jacquet
How do you pronounce jacquet?
Say JAK-et. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒækɛt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒækɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jacquet?
Jacquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAK). Broken into parts: JAK · et.
Do Americans and Brits say jacquet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒækɛt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒækɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.