How to pronounce netty
Say it like NET-ee. Netty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET).
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- NET
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of netty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NET-ee.
What does netty mean?
- Netted: made of or employing a net.
- Netlike.
- An outhouse: an outbuilding used as a lavatory.
- Any other place or fixture used for urination and defecation: a lavatory; a toilet.
- Netball.
Where does netty come from?
From net (“openwork fabric mesh”) + -y (“forming adjectives”).
Words that rhyme with netty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of netty.
Questions about saying netty
How do you pronounce netty?
Say NET-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛti/. In British English it is /ˈnɛti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netty?
Netty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NET). Broken into parts: NET · ee.
Is netty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈnɛti/ (NET-ee).