How to pronounce batlet
Say it like BAT-lut. Batlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT).
- BAT
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Batlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BATSay 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 batlet
American and British speakers say batlet in essentially the same way: /ˈbætlət/ in the US and /ˈbætlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAT-lut.
What does batlet mean?
- A short bat for beating clothes when washing them.
Where does batlet come from?
From bat + -let. Probably a spurious word, in the 20th century reborrowed from word-lists.
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Questions about saying batlet
How do you pronounce batlet?
Say BAT-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbætlət/. In British English it is /ˈbætlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in batlet?
Batlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAT). Broken into parts: BAT · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say batlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbætlət/ and the British form is /ˈbætlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.