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The word “pipette” is typically pronounced as “pih-PEHT” in American English, with the emphasis on the second syllable. The “ette” sound is pronounced as “et,” similar to the pronunciation in many French-derived words. In British English, the pronunciation may be slightly different, often pronounced “PIH-pet,” with the emphasis on the first syllable. The term “pipette” comes from French, where it refers to a small piped instrument used for measuring liquids.
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