How Do You Spell BRUNETT?

Pronunciation: [bɹˈʌnɪt] (IPA)

The correct spelling of the word for a person with brown hair is "brunette" (bruh-net), not "brunett." The double consonant "tt" is unnecessary and incorrect. The word comes from French, where it is spelled "brunet," which means "small brown-haired boy." In English, the word is spelled with a final "e" to indicate the feminine form. The IPA phonetic transcription for "brunette" is /bɹʌˈnɛt/. Remember to spell correctly to avoid mistakes and misunderstanding.

Etymology of BRUNETT

The word "brunette" is derived from the French word "brunet", which entered English in the 17th century. "Brunet" originally referred to a young boy or a young man with brown hair or a dark complexion. It is a diminutive form of the Old French word "brun", meaning "brown". Over time, the term "brunet" acquired a feminine form, "brunette", to describe a young woman or girl with the same characteristics. The word has since been adapted into English and is commonly used to denote women or girls with dark brown or black hair.

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