How to pronounce anklet
Say it like ANG-klit. Anklet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce anklet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ANG
- klit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anklet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- klitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of anklet
American and British speakers say anklet in essentially the same way: /ˈæŋklɪt/ in the US and /ˈæŋklɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ANG-klit.
What does anklet mean?
- A piece of jewelry/jewelry, resembling a bracelet but worn around the ankle.
- An ankle sock.
Where does anklet come from?
From ankle + -et, based on bracelet.
Questions about saying anklet
How do you pronounce anklet?
Say ANG-klit. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋklɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæŋklɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anklet?
Anklet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · klit.
Do Americans and Brits say anklet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæŋklɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæŋklɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.