How to pronounce soubrette
Say it like soo-BRET. Soubrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRET).
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- soo
- BRET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soubrette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BRETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of soubrette
American and British speakers say soubrette in essentially the same way: /suˈbrɛt/ in the US and /suːˈbrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: soo-BRET.
What does soubrette mean?
- A female attendant or servant, especially one who is cheeky or mischievous, often featuring in theatrical comedies.
Where does soubrette come from?
Borrowed from French soubrette, from Occitan soubreta (“coy”) (feminine of soubret), from soubra (Provençal sobrar), from Latin superare (“be above”).
Words that rhyme with soubrette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of soubrette.
Questions about saying soubrette
How do you pronounce soubrette?
Say soo-BRET. The American pronunciation is /suˈbrɛt/. In British English it is /suːˈbrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soubrette?
Soubrette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BRET). Broken into parts: soo · BRET.
Do Americans and Brits say soubrette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /suˈbrɛt/ and the British form is /suːˈbrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.