How to Pronounce Sonnet

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

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Letters

/ˈsɒnɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sonnet”

"sonnet" has 2 syllables: sonn-et. It rhymes with bonnet and connate, if that helps it stick.

What does sonnet mean?

noun

  1. A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

verb

  1. To compose sonnets.
  2. To celebrate in sonnets; to write a sonnet about.

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Words that rhyme with sonnet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bonnetconnatecronetbluebonnetquannetdonnatahranatbohnetbonnett

Related words

poemodelyricversepoemettequatorzainpoesysonnetry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sonnet"?▾

"Sonnet" has 2 syllables: sonn · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "sonnet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sonnet" is /ˈsɒnɪt/.

What does "sonnet" mean?▾

Sonnet: A fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of fourteen lines that are typically five-foot iambics and rhyme according to one of a few prescribed schemes.

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