How to pronounce cullet
Say it like KUHL-ut. Cullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL).
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- KUHL
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cullet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cullet
American and British speakers say cullet in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌlət/ in the US and /ˈkʌlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHL-ut.
What does cullet mean?
- Scrap glass which is melted down for reuse.
- A small central plane in the back of a cut gem.
Where does cullet come from?
Variant of collet.
Words that rhyme with cullet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cullet.
Questions about saying cullet
How do you pronounce cullet?
Say KUHL-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌlət/. In British English it is /ˈkʌlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cullet?
Cullet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHL). Broken into parts: KUHL · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say cullet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌlət/ and the British form is /ˈkʌlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.