How to pronounce spinneret
Say it like SPIN-uh-ret. Spinneret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN).
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- SPIN
- uh
- ret
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spinneret 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- retKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spinneret
American and British speakers say spinneret in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪnərɛt/ in the US and /ˈspɪnərɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIN-uh-ret.
What does spinneret mean?
- The organ a spider uses to spin its web.
- A multipored device through which a plastic polymer melt is extruded into fibers.
Where does spinneret come from?
From spinner + -et.
Questions about saying spinneret
How do you pronounce spinneret?
Say SPIN-uh-ret. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪnərɛt/. In British English it is /ˈspɪnərɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spinneret?
Spinneret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIN). Broken into parts: SPIN · uh · ret.
Do Americans and Brits say spinneret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪnərɛt/ and the British form is /ˈspɪnərɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.