How to Pronounce "marionettes"
word
ˌmæriəˈnɛts
mair-ee-uh-NETS
mˌæɹɪəʊnˈɛts
mair-ee-oh-NETS
Definition
Marionettes are puppets controlled from above using strings attached to their limbs. They are used in performances where a puppeteer moves them to tell a story or entertain an audience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæriəˈnɛts
British English
mˌæɹɪəʊnˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mair-ee-uh-NETS
UK
mair-ee-oh-NETS
Listen in Context
Children loved watching the marionettes dance on stage.
The puppeteer controlled the marionettes with strings.
We saw colorful marionettes in the theater.
After the show, the kids got to play with the marionettes backstage.