How to Pronounce Cornet

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

cornet

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɔːnɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cornet”

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

What does cornet mean?

noun

A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
A piece of paper twisted to be used as a container.

Synonyms

cornet-à-piston cornet-à-pistons

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Words that rhyme with cornet

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epithet set sobriquet offset fret wet yet abet parapet vignette onset beset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cornet"?▾

"Cornet" has 2 syllables: corn · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "cornet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cornet" is /ˈkɔːnɪt/.

What does "cornet" mean?▾

Cornet: A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.

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