How to pronounce billet
Say it like BIL-it. Billet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL).
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- BIL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Billet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of billet
American and British speakers say billet in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪlɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIL-it.
What does billet mean?
- A short informal letter.
- A written order to quarter soldiers.
- A sealed ticket for a draw or lottery.
- A place where a soldier is assigned to lodge.
- Temporary lodgings in a private residence, such as is organized for members of a visiting sports team.
- An allocated space or berth in a boat or ship.
- To lodge soldiers, or guests, usually by order.
- To lodge, or be quartered, in a private house.
- To direct, by a ticket or note, where to lodge.
Where does billet come from?
From Middle English bylet, from Anglo-Norman billette (“list, schedule”), from bille + -ette, from Latin bulla (“document”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with billet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of billet.
Questions about saying billet
How do you pronounce billet?
Say BIL-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in billet?
Billet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIL). Broken into parts: BIL · it.
Do Americans and Brits say billet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.