How to pronounce lunette
Say it like loo-NET. Lunette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- loo
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lunette
American and British speakers say lunette in essentially the same way: /luˈnɛt/ in the US and /luːˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: loo-NET.
What does lunette mean?
- A small opening in a vaulted roof of a circular or crescent shape.
- A crescent-shaped recess or void in the space above a window or door.
- A field work consisting of two projecting faces forming a wedge each of which extends from one of two parallel flanks.
Where does lunette come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French lunette, diminutive of lune (“moon”).
Words that rhyme with lunette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lunette.
Questions about saying lunette
How do you pronounce lunette?
Say loo-NET. The American pronunciation is /luˈnɛt/. In British English it is /luːˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunette?
Lunette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: loo · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say lunette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luˈnɛt/ and the British form is /luːˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.