How to pronounce eyelet
Say it like EYE-lut. Eyelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eyelet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eyelet
American and British speakers say eyelet in essentially the same way: /ˈaɪlət/ in the US and /ˈaɪlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: EYE-lut.
What does eyelet mean?
- An object that consists of a rim and small hole or perforation to receive a cord or fastener, as in garments, sails, etc. An eyelet may reinforce a hole.“Push the aglet of the shoelace through each of the eyelets, one at a time.”
- A shaped metal embellishment containing a hole, used in scrapbook. Eyelets are typically set by punching a hole in the page, placing the smooth side of the eyelet on a table, positioning the paper over protruding edge and curling the edge down using a hammer and eyelet setter.
- Cotton fabric with small holes.
- To make eyelets in.
Where does eyelet come from?
From Middle English oylet, from Old French oillet, equivalent to Old French oil (“eye”) + -et (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with eyelet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eyelet.
Questions about saying eyelet
How do you pronounce eyelet?
Say EYE-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪlət/. In British English it is /ˈaɪlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eyelet?
Eyelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say eyelet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaɪlət/ and the British form is /ˈaɪlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.