How to pronounce spinet
Say it like SPIN-it. Spinet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spinet
American and British speakers say spinet in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪnɪt/ in the US and /ˈspɪnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-it.
What does spinet mean?
- A short, compact harpsichord or piano.
Where does spinet come from?
Borrowed from Italian spinetta.
Words that rhyme with spinet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spinet.
Questions about saying spinet
How do you pronounce spinet?
Say SPIN-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinet?
Spinet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · it.
Do Americans and Brits say spinet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪnɪt/ and the British form is /ˈspɪnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.