How to Pronounce Clarinet

To pronounce "clarinet", say CLAR-in-et — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “clarinet”

"clarinet" has 3 syllables: clar-in-et. It rhymes with epithet and set, if that helps it stick.

What does clarinet mean?

noun

  1. A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

Synonyms

agony-pipe

Words that rhyme with clarinet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

epithetsetsobriquetoffsetfretwetyetabetparapetvignetteonsetbeset

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "clarinet"?▾

"Clarinet" has 3 syllables: clar · in · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "clarinet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "clarinet" is /ˌklæɹɪˈnɛt/.

What does "clarinet" mean?▾

Clarinet: A woodwind musical instrument that has a distinctive liquid tone whose characteristics vary among its three registers: chalumeau (low), clarion (medium), and altissimo (high).

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