How to pronounce lansquenet
Say it like lan-skuh-NET. Lansquenet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- lan
- skuh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lansquenet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- skuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lansquenet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAHN-skuh-net.
What does lansquenet mean?
- A gambling card game in which the dealer is given an initial card and the players another; cards are then turned up until the value (rank) of one of those cards is met.
Where does lansquenet come from?
Borrowed from French lansquenet, from German Landsknecht, from Lands (“of the land”) + Knecht (“servant”).
Words that rhyme with lansquenet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lansquenet.
Questions about saying lansquenet
How do you pronounce lansquenet?
Say lan-skuh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌlænskəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lansquenet?
Lansquenet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: lan · skuh · NET.
Is lansquenet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 3, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈlɑːnskəˌnɛt/ (LAHN-skuh-net).