How to pronounce applet
Say it like AP-lut. Applet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce applet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of applet
American and British speakers say applet in essentially the same way: /ˈæplət/ in the US and /ˈæplət/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-lut.
What does applet mean?
- A small program module that runs under the control of a larger application, typically a web browser.
Where does applet come from?
From app + -let, but perhaps also influenced by Apple (the term originated in AppleScript).
Questions about saying applet
How do you pronounce applet?
Say AP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈæplət/. In British English it is /ˈæplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applet?
Applet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say applet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæplət/ and the British form is /ˈæplət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.