How to pronounce bomblet
Say it like BOM-lut. Bomblet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM).
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- BOM
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bomblet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bomblet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-lut.
What does bomblet mean?
- A small or subsidiary bomb, such as one of those released by a cluster bomb.
Where does bomblet come from?
From bomb + -let.
Words that rhyme with bomblet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bomblet.
Questions about saying bomblet
How do you pronounce bomblet?
Say BOM-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmlət/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bomblet?
Bomblet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM). Broken into parts: BOM · lut.
Is bomblet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒmlət/ (BOM-lut).