How to Pronounce Bonnet

To pronounce "bonnet", say BONN-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɒn.ɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈbɒn.ɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bonnet”

"bonnet" has 2 syllables: bonn-et. It rhymes with connate and sonnet, if that helps it stick.

What does bonnet mean?

noun

  1. A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
  2. A traditional Scottish woollen brimless cap; a bunnet.

verb

  1. To put a bonnet on.
  2. To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.

Synonyms

tam o'shanterhood

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Words that rhyme with bonnet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

connatesonnetcronetbluebonnetquannetdonnatahranatbohnetbonnett

Related words

hoodhatheaddressbeaniecapcowlhelmetchapeau

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bonnet"?▾

"Bonnet" has 2 syllables: bonn · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "bonnet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bonnet" is /ˈbɒn.ɪt/.

What does "bonnet" mean?▾

Bonnet: A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.

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