How Do You Spell SONNET?

Pronunciation: [sˈɒnɪt] (IPA)

The word "sonnet" is spelled /ˈsɒn.ɪt/, with the stress on the first syllable. This poetic form originally emerged in Italy in the 13th century and was later popularized by Shakespeare and other English writers. The spelling of the word has remained consistent over the centuries, with the "s" representing the sound /s/, the "o" representing the short vowel sound /ɒ/, the double "n" representing a nasal consonant /n/, the "e" representing the short vowel sound /ɪ/, and the "t" representing the sound /t/.

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Etymology
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SONNET Meaning and Definition

  1. A sonnet is a poetic form consisting of fourteen lines that follows a specific rhyme scheme and metrical pattern. Derived from the Italian word "sonetto," meaning "little song," the sonnet has been a popular poetic form since its inception in the 13th century. Typically, sonnets are written in iambic pentameter, which is a metrical pattern of ten syllables per line, with each line being divided into five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables.

    Traditionally, a sonnet is structured into two main parts: an octave and a sestet. The octave consists of the first eight lines and presents a problem or an idea, while the sestet, the remaining six lines, offers a resolution or a conclusion. This structure allows the poet to explore a theme or express complex emotions within a concise and structured framework.

    Sonnet forms vary across different cultures and periods; the most well-known include the Italian/Petrarchan sonnet and the English/Shakespearean sonnet. The Petrarchan sonnet typically follows an ABBAABBA CDECDE rhyme scheme, while the Shakespearean sonnet follows an ABABCDCDEFEFGG rhyme scheme.

    Sonnet writing is often regarded as a challenge, requiring poets to carefully choose their words and create a harmonious blend of form, rhythm, and meaning. Due to its brevity and specific structure, sonnets often offer profound insights, emotional depth, and the opportunity to explore themes such as love, beauty, mortality, and the complexities of human experience.

  2. A short poem or song of fourteen lines, having two stanzas of four lines each, and two of three each, arranged and rhymed in a particular order.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for SONNET

Etymology of SONNET

The word "sonnet" originated from the Italian word "sonetto" which means "little song" or "sound". It is derived from the Old Occitan word "sonet" and the Latin word "sonus" which means "sound" or "tone". The term was initially used to describe a particular type of lyrical poetry that was popular in Italy during the 13th century. The form and structure of the sonnet subsequently evolved and gained prominence in other languages such as English, French, and Spanish.

Similar spelling words for SONNET

Plural form of SONNET is SONNETS

Conjugate verb Sonnet

CONDITIONAL

I would sonnet
you would sonnet
he/she/it would sonnet
we would sonnet
they would sonnet

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be sonneting
you would be sonneting
he/she/it would be sonneting
we would be sonneting
they would be sonneting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have sonnet
you would have sonnet
he/she/it would have sonnet
we would have sonnet
they would have sonnet

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been sonneting
you would have been sonneting
he/she/it would have been sonneting
we would have been sonneting
they would have been sonneting

FUTURE

I will sonnet
you will sonnet
he/she/it will sonnet
we will sonnet
they will sonnet

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be sonneting
you will be sonneting
he/she/it will be sonneting
we will be sonneting
they will be sonneting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have sonneted
you will have sonneted
he/she/it will have sonneted
we will have sonneted
they will have sonneted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been sonneting
you will have been sonneting
he/she/it will have been sonneting
we will have been sonneting
they will have been sonneting

IMPERATIVE

you sonnet
we let´s sonnet

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to sonnet

PAST

I sonneted
you sonneted
he/she/it sonneted
we sonneted
they sonneted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was sonneting
you were sonneting
he/she/it was sonneting
we were sonneting
they were sonneting

PAST PARTICIPLE

sonneted

PAST PERFECT

I had sonneted
you had sonneted
he/she/it had sonneted
we had sonneted
they had sonneted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been sonneting
you had been sonneting
he/she/it had been sonneting
we had been sonneting
they had been sonneting

PRESENT

I sonnet
you sonnet
he/she/it sonnets
we sonnet
they sonnet

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am sonneting
you are sonneting
he/she/it is sonneting
we are sonneting
they are sonneting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

sonneting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have sonneted
you have sonneted
he/she/it has sonneted
we have sonneted
they have sonneted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been sonneting
you have been sonneting
he/she/it has been sonneting
we have been sonneting
they have been sonneting

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