word
garnet
GAR-net
ˈɡɑːrnɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
garnet
Dictionary meaning
A hard vitreous silicate mineral used as a gemstone; garnet is a group of minerals that comes in many colors, the most common being deep red.
History and origin
Middle English 'gernet', from Old French 'grenate', from medieval Latin 'granatum' (pomegranate — from the resemblance in color).
Common mispronunciations
gar-NETGAR-nit
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