How to Pronounce Brunette

To pronounce "brunette", say BRUN-ett-e — 3 syllables, IPA /bɹuːnɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/bɹuːnɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brunette”

"brunette" has 3 syllables: brun-ett-e. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: brunet — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brunette mean?

noun

  1. A person, especially female, with brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

adjective

  1. (of hair, eyes, skin, etc.) of a dark color or tone.
  2. (of a person) having brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

Words that rhyme with brunette

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

dark-hairedbrunetbrown-hairedblack-hairedgrizzleddark-skinnedswarthyswart

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brunette"?▾

"Brunette" has 3 syllables: brun · ett · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "brunette"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brunette" is /bɹuːnɛt/.

What does "brunette" mean?▾

Brunette: A person, especially female, with brown or black hair and, often, dark eyes and darkish or olive skin.

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