How to pronounce aiglet
Say it like AY-glet. Aiglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce aiglet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AY
- glet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aiglet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gletKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aiglet
American and British speakers say aiglet in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪɡlɛt/ in the US and /ˈeɪɡlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AY-glet.
What does aiglet mean?
- A tip, originally of metal and often decorative, on a ribbon or cord that makes lacing two parts of a garment or garments together easier, as in corset lacings, "points" (lacing hose or trousers to jacket or doublet) or sleeves to a bodice.
- An ornament worn on clothing, consisting of a metal tag on a fringe, or a small metallic plate or spangle.
- The cover at the tip of a shoelace, to prevent it from fraying.“The aiglet of the shoelace passes through each grommet.”
Where does aiglet come from?
Borrowed from Middle French aiguillette (“needle”), diminutive of aiguille.
Questions about saying aiglet
How do you pronounce aiglet?
Say AY-glet. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪɡlɛt/. In British English it is /ˈeɪɡlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aiglet?
Aiglet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AY). Broken into parts: AY · glet.
Do Americans and Brits say aiglet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪɡlɛt/ and the British form is /ˈeɪɡlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.