How to Pronounce "clarinet"
word
/ˌkɫɛɹəˈnɛt/
klair-uh-NET
/klˌæɹənˈɛt/
kluh-ruh-NET
Definition
A clarinet is a woodwind musical instrument with a single reed mouthpiece and a straight, cylindrical tube. It is commonly used in classical, jazz, and band music.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɫɛɹəˈnɛt/
British English
/klˌæɹənˈɛt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
klair-uh-NET
UK
kluh-ruh-NET
Listen in Context
She plays the clarinet in the school band.
A clarinet has a single reed mouthpiece.
The orchestra needs a new clarinet player.
My brother just started learning the clarinet, and he practices every evening.