How to pronounce martinet
Say it like MAR-tih-net. Martinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- tih
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- netKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of martinet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-tih-net.
What does martinet mean?
- A strict disciplinarian.
- Anyone who lays stress on a rigid adherence to the details of discipline, or to forms and fixed methods or rules.
- To discipline strictly.
- To act like a strict disciplinarian.
- A martin; a swift.
Where does martinet come from?
After the example of 17th-century French army officer Jean Martinet.
Questions about saying martinet
How do you pronounce martinet?
Say MAR-tih-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtɪnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtɪnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martinet?
Martinet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · tih · net.
Is martinet 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 /ˈmɑːtɪnɛt/ (MAH-tih-net).