How to pronounce culet
Say it like KYOO-lit. Culet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO).
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- KYOO
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Culet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of culet
American and British speakers say culet in essentially the same way: /ˈkjulɪt/ in the US and /ˈkjuːlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KYOO-lit.
What does culet mean?
- A small, flat face often cut at the base of a brilliant-cut gemstone.
Where does culet come from?
From Middle French culet, diminutive of cul (“bottom”), from Latin culus (“arse”).
Questions about saying culet
How do you pronounce culet?
Say KYOO-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈkjulɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkjuːlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in culet?
Culet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KYOO). Broken into parts: KYOO · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say culet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkjulɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkjuːlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.