How to pronounce motet
Say it like moh-TET. Motet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET).
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- moh
- TET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Motet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of motet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: moh-TET.
What does motet mean?
- A composition adapted to sacred words in the elaborate polyphonic church style; an anthem.
Where does motet come from?
From French motet.
Words that rhyme with motet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of motet.
Questions about saying motet
How do you pronounce motet?
Say moh-TET. The American pronunciation is /moʊˈtɛt/. In British English it is /məʊˈtɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in motet?
Motet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET). Broken into parts: moh · TET.
Is motet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /məʊˈtɛt/ (moh-TET).