How to pronounce sonnetic
Say it like suh-NET-ik. Sonnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET).
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- suh
- NET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonnetic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sonnetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: suh-NET-ik.
What does sonnetic mean?
- Of or relating to a sonnet.
Where does sonnetic come from?
From sonnet + -ic.
Words that rhyme with sonnetic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sonnetic.
Questions about saying sonnetic
How do you pronounce sonnetic?
Say suh-NET-ik. The American pronunciation is /səˈnɛtɪk/. In British English it is /səˈnɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonnetic?
Sonnetic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NET). Broken into parts: suh · NET · ik.
Is sonnetic 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 /səˈnɛtɪk/ (suh-NET-ik).