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How to pronounce nett

Say it like NET. Nett is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/nɛt/NET
UK British/nɛt/NET
  • NET
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Nett pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.

American vs British pronunciation of nett

American and British speakers say nett in essentially the same way: /nɛt/ in the US and /nɛt/ in the UK.

British respelling: NET.

What does nett mean?

adjective
  1. Alternative spelling of net (remaining after expenses or deductions).

Words that rhyme with nett

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Words that sound like nett

Questions about saying nett

How do you pronounce nett?

Say NET. The American pronunciation is /nɛt/. In British English it is /nɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in nett?

Nett is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NET.

Do Americans and Brits say nett the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /nɛt/ and the British form is /nɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

What words sound the same as nett?

Nett sounds the same as net in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).