How to pronounce bartlett
Say it like BART-lit. Bartlett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BART).
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US American/ˈbɑrtlɪt/BART-lit
UK British/ˈbɑːtlɪt/BAHT-lit
- BART
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bartlett pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of bartlett
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BAHT-lit.
What does bartlett mean?
noun
- United States explorer who accompanied Peary's expedition to the North Pole and who led many other Arctic trips (1875-1946)
- United States publisher and editor who compiled a book of familiar quotations (1820-1905)
- juicy yellow pear
Questions about saying bartlett
How do you pronounce bartlett?
Say BART-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑrtlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɑːtlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bartlett?
Bartlett has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BART). Broken into parts: BART · lit.
Is bartlett pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbɑːtlɪt/ (BAHT-lit).