How to pronounce novelette
Say it like nov-uh-LET. Novelette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- nov
- uh
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Novelette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- novKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of novelette
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: nov-uh-LET.
What does novelette mean?
- A short novel, synonymous with novella.
- A story longer than a short story, but shorter than a novella.
- A short piece of lyrical music, especially one for the piano.
Where does novelette come from?
From novel + -ette.
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Words that rhyme with novelette
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Questions about saying novelette
How do you pronounce novelette?
Say nov-uh-LET. The American pronunciation is /nɑvəˈlɛt/. In British English it is /nɒvəˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in novelette?
Novelette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: nov · uh · LET.
Is novelette 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 /nɒvəˈlɛt/ (nov-uh-LET).