How to pronounce lorgnettes
Say it like lor-NYETS. Lorgnettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYETS).
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- lor
- NYETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lorgnettes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NYETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lorgnettes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: law-NYETS.
What does lorgnettes mean?
- plural of lorgnette How to pronounce lorgnette
Words that rhyme with lorgnettes
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Questions about saying lorgnettes
How do you pronounce lorgnettes?
Say lor-NYETS. The American pronunciation is /lɔrˈnjɛts/. In British English it is /lɔːˈnjɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lorgnettes?
Lorgnettes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYETS). Broken into parts: lor · NYETS.
Is lorgnettes 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 /lɔːˈnjɛts/ (law-NYETS).