How to pronounce collet
Say it like KOL-it. Collet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL).
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US American/ˈkɑlɪt/KOL-it
UK British/ˈkɒlɪt/KOL-it
- KOL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of collet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOL-it.
What does collet mean?
noun
- A band, flange, ferrule, or collar, designed to grip and hold a tool or a workpiece under proper control, and usually to release it under control thereafter; such a collet usually is made of a hard, springy material, especially a metal.“That collet can handle up to 3/8-inch bits.”
- The rim (of a ring) within which a jewel is set.“There is an almost invisible collet that secures the stone to the ring.”
- In an embryonic plant, the transition zone between the root and the hypocotyl (not clearly distinguishable in most plants.)“Collar rot forms in the collet between the stem and the root.”
- Alternative form of colet (“lower servant in a church”).
Where does collet come from?
From Middle French collet.
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Questions about saying collet
How do you pronounce collet?
Say KOL-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collet?
Collet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOL). Broken into parts: KOL · it.
Is collet 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 /ˈkɒlɪt/ (KOL-it).