How to Pronounce Garnet

To pronounce "garnet", say GARN-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “garnet”

"garnet" has 2 syllables: garn-et. It rhymes with incarnate and carnate, if that helps it stick.

What does garnet mean?

noun

  1. A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.
  2. A dark red color, like that of the gemstone.

adjective

  1. Of a dark red colour.

Words that rhyme with garnet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

incarnatecarnatejarnutyarnutarnotbarnetcarnettcarnotdejarnettgarnettharnett

Related words

pyropealmandineclinopyroxeneorthopyroxeneamphiboliteperidotitepyroxenitegranulite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "garnet"?▾

"Garnet" has 2 syllables: garn · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "garnet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "garnet" is /ˈɡɑː(ɹ).nət/.

What does "garnet" mean?▾

Garnet: A hard transparent mineral that is often used as gemstones and abrasives.

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