How to pronounce marionette
Say it like mar-ee-uh-NET. Marionette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET).
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- mar
- ee
- uh
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marionette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- marGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 marionette
American and British speakers say marionette in essentially the same way: /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/ in the US and /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: mar-ee-uh-NET.
What does marionette mean?
- A puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings.
- To control (somebody) as if they were a puppet; to manipulate.
Where does marionette come from?
Borrowed from French marionnette.
Words that rhyme with marionette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of marionette.
Questions about saying marionette
How do you pronounce marionette?
Say mar-ee-uh-NET. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/. In British English it is /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marionette?
Marionette has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NET). Broken into parts: mar · ee · uh · NET.
Do Americans and Brits say marionette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/ and the British form is /ˌmæriəˈnɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.