How to pronounce vedette
Say it like vih-DET. Vedette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET).
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- vih
- DET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vedette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of vedette
American and British speakers say vedette in essentially the same way: /vɪˈdɛt/ in the US and /vɪˈdɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: vih-DET.
What does vedette mean?
- A cabaret performer, usually the main female artist of a show.
Where does vedette come from?
Borrowed from French vedette.
Words that rhyme with vedette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vedette.
Questions about saying vedette
How do you pronounce vedette?
Say vih-DET. The American pronunciation is /vɪˈdɛt/. In British English it is /vɪˈdɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vedette?
Vedette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DET). Broken into parts: vih · DET.
Do Americans and Brits say vedette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vɪˈdɛt/ and the British form is /vɪˈdɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.