How to pronounce cheeselet
Say it like CHEEZ-lut. Cheeselet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEZ).
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- CHEEZ
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cheeselet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- CHEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cheeselet
American and British speakers say cheeselet in essentially the same way: /ˈtʃizlət/ in the US and /ˈtʃiːzlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: CHEEZ-lit.
What does cheeselet mean?
- A small, usually roundish lump of cheese; a baby cheese; specifically, a particular type made with sheep's milk in Malta.
Where does cheeselet come from?
From cheese + -let (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying cheeselet
How do you pronounce cheeselet?
Say CHEEZ-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʃizlət/. In British English it is /ˈtʃiːzlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cheeselet?
Cheeselet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (CHEEZ). Broken into parts: CHEEZ · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say cheeselet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʃizlət/ and the British form is /ˈtʃiːzlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.