How to Pronounce Cadet

To pronounce "cadet", say CAD-et — 2 syllables, IPA /kəˈdɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kəˈdɛt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cadet”

"cadet" has 2 syllables: cad-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does cadet mean?

noun

  1. A student at a military school who is training to be an officer.
  2. A younger or youngest son, who would not inherit as a firstborn son would.

Words that rhyme with cadet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

plebeofficerapprenticetraineepupilstudentmidshipmanintern

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cadet"?▾

"Cadet" has 2 syllables: cad · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "cadet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cadet" is /kəˈdɛt/.

What does "cadet" mean?▾

Cadet: A student at a military school who is training to be an officer.

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