How to pronounce chaplet
Say it like CHAP-lut. Chaplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP).
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- CHAP
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chaplet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHAPSay 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 chaplet
American and British speakers say chaplet in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃæplət/ in the US and /ˈtʃæplət/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHAP-lut.
What does chaplet mean?
- A garland or circlet for the head.
- A headdress in the form of a wreath made of leaves, flowers or twigs woven into a ring.
- A set of repetitive prayers, other than the Rosary, typically prayed with a string of beads.“The Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary consists of seven sets of Hail Marys.”
- A small chapel or shrine.
Where does chaplet come from?
From Middle English chapelet, from Old French chapelet.
Words that rhyme with chaplet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chaplet.
Questions about saying chaplet
How do you pronounce chaplet?
Say CHAP-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃæplət/. In British English it is /ˈtʃæplət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chaplet?
Chaplet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHAP). Broken into parts: CHAP · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say chaplet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃæplət/ and the British form is /ˈtʃæplət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.