How to pronounce racquet
Say it like RAK-it. Racquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
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- RAK
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Racquet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of racquet
American and British speakers say racquet in essentially the same way: /ˈrækɪt/ in the US and /ˈrækɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-it.
What does racquet mean?
- Alternative form of racket (“implement with a handle connected to a round frame”).
- To hit with a racquet.
- To play a game that involves using a racquet.
- To dart about in a manner reminiscent of a ball hit by a racquet.
Where does racquet come from?
Borrowed from French raquette.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with racquet
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Words that sound like racquet
Questions about saying racquet
How do you pronounce racquet?
Say RAK-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈrækɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrækɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in racquet?
Racquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · it.
Do Americans and Brits say racquet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrækɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrækɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as racquet?
Racquet sounds the same as racket in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.