How to Pronounce "marionette"
word
ˌmæriəˈnɛt
mair-ee-uh-NET
mˌæɹɪəʊnˈɛt
mair-ee-oh-NET
Definition
A marionette is a puppet operated by strings attached to parts of its body, making it move when the strings are pulled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæriəˈnɛt
British English
mˌæɹɪəʊnˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mair-ee-uh-NET
UK
mair-ee-oh-NET
Listen in Context
The puppeteer moved the marionette on stage.
A marionette has strings attached to its limbs.
Children laughed as the marionette danced.
Sometimes I feel like a marionette with someone else pulling the strings.