How to pronounce maisonette
Say it like may-zuh-NET. Maisonette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET).
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- may
- zuh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maisonette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zuhKeep 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 maisonette
American and British speakers say maisonette in essentially the same way: /meɪzəˈnɛt/ in the US and /meɪzəˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: may-zuh-NET.
What does maisonette mean?
- A small house.
- An apartment, often on two floors.
Where does maisonette come from?
Borrowed from French maisonnette.
Words that rhyme with maisonette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maisonette.
Questions about saying maisonette
How do you pronounce maisonette?
Say may-zuh-NET. The American pronunciation is /meɪzəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /meɪzəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maisonette?
Maisonette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NET). Broken into parts: may · zuh · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say maisonette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /meɪzəˈnɛt/ and the British form is /meɪzəˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.