How to pronounce blet
Say it like BLET. Blet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- BLET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of blet
American and British speakers say blet in essentially the same way: /blɛt/ in the US and /blɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLET.
What does blet mean?
- To undergo or cause to undergo bletting, a fermentation process in certain fruit beyond ripening.
- A soft spot on fruit caused by bletting.
Where does blet come from?
Borrowed from French blettir, coined by John Lindley.
Words that rhyme with blet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blet.
Questions about saying blet
How do you pronounce blet?
Say BLET. The American pronunciation is /blɛt/. In British English it is /blɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blet?
Blet is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLET.
Do Americans and Brits say blet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blɛt/ and the British form is /blɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.