How to pronounce aiguillette
Say it like ay-gwih-LET. Aiguillette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- ay
- gwih
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aiguillette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gwihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of aiguillette
American and British speakers say aiguillette in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ in the US and /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-gwih-LET.
What does aiguillette mean?
- An ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips worn on uniforms.
- Alternative form of aiglet (“metal tip on a ribbon or cord that facilitates lacing two parts of a garment together”).
Where does aiguillette come from?
Borrowed from French aiguillette, from Middle French aiguillette, from Old French aguillete.
Words that rhyme with aiguillette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aiguillette.
Questions about saying aiguillette
How do you pronounce aiguillette?
Say ay-gwih-LET. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/. In British English it is /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aiguillette?
Aiguillette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: ay · gwih · LET.
Do Americans and Brits say aiguillette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/ and the British form is /ˌeɪɡwɪˈlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.