How to Pronounce "lorgnette"
word
ɫɔɹnˈjɛt
lorn-YET
lɔːɡnˈɛt
lawg-NET
Definition
A lorgnette is a pair of glasses with a handle, designed to be held in front of the eyes rather than worn on the face, often used in the past for fashion or social events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫɔɹnˈjɛt
British English
lɔːɡnˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lorn-YET
UK
lawg-NET
Listen in Context
She used a lorgnette to see the stage better.
The old photo showed a woman holding a lorgnette.
A lorgnette was often used at the opera in the 1800s.
She peered at me over her lorgnette, looking quite amused.