How to pronounce townet
Say it like TOH-net. Townet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH).
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US American/ˈtoʊˌnɛt/TOH-net
UK British/ˈtəʊˌnɛt/TOH-net
- TOH
- net
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Townet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of townet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TOH-net.
What does townet mean?
noun
- A net pulled through the water to collect objects or specimens; a dragnet.
Where does townet come from?
From tow + net.
Questions about saying townet
How do you pronounce townet?
Say TOH-net. The American pronunciation is /ˈtoʊˌnɛt/. In British English it is /ˈtəʊˌnɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in townet?
Townet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOH). Broken into parts: TOH · net.
Is townet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtəʊˌnɛt/ (TOH-net).