How to pronounce nonet
Say it like no-NET. Nonet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- no
- NET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- noKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of nonet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NET.
What does nonet mean?
- A composition for nine instruments or nine voices.
- A group of nine nuclear or subatomic particles.
- A byte of nine bits.
Where does nonet come from?
From Italian nonetto, from nono (“ninth”).
Words that rhyme with nonet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonet.
Questions about saying nonet
How do you pronounce nonet?
Say no-NET. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnɛt/. In British English it is /nɒˈnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonet?
Nonet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: no · NET.
Is nonet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒˈnɛt/ (no-NET).