How to pronounce sonnets
Say it like SON-its. Sonnets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON).
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US American/ˈsɑnɪts/SON-its
UK British/ˈsɒnɪts/SON-its
- SON
- its
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonnets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sonnets
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SON-its.
What does sonnets mean?
noun
- plural of sonnet How to pronounce sonnet
Questions about saying sonnets
How do you pronounce sonnets?
Say SON-its. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑnɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsɒnɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonnets?
Sonnets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SON). Broken into parts: SON · its.
Is sonnets 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 /ˈsɒnɪts/ (SON-its).