How to pronounce septet
Say it like sep-TET. Septet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET).
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- sep
- TET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Septet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of septet
American and British speakers say septet in essentially the same way: /sɛpˈtɛt/ in the US and /sɛpˈtɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: sep-TET.
What does septet mean?
- A group of seven musicians.“The Lindsey Septet performs at Carnegie Hall this evening.”
- A composition for a group of seven musicians.
- A set of seven lines.
Where does septet come from?
From Latin septem (“seven”).
Words that rhyme with septet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of septet.
Questions about saying septet
How do you pronounce septet?
Say sep-TET. The American pronunciation is /sɛpˈtɛt/. In British English it is /sɛpˈtɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in septet?
Septet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TET). Broken into parts: sep · TET.
Do Americans and Brits say septet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛpˈtɛt/ and the British form is /sɛpˈtɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.