How to pronounce lorgnette
Say it like LOR-nyet. Lorgnette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- nyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorgnette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lorgnette
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAW-nyet.
What does lorgnette mean?
- An opera glass with a handle.
- Elaborate double eyeglasses.
Where does lorgnette come from?
Borrowed from French lorgnette, from lorgner (“to take a sidelong look at”) (from Middle French lorgne (“crosseyed”)).
Questions about saying lorgnette
How do you pronounce lorgnette?
Say LOR-nyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrnjɛt/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːnjɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorgnette?
Lorgnette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · nyet.
Is lorgnette 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 /ˈlɔːnjɛt/ (LAW-nyet).