How to pronounce fiat
Say it like FY-at. Fiat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- at
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fiat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- atKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of fiat
American and British speakers say fiat in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪæt/ in the US and /ˈfaɪæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-at.
What does fiat mean?
- a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)“a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there”
Where does fiat come from?
From Latin fīat (“let it be done”).
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Questions about saying fiat
How do you pronounce fiat?
Say FY-at. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪæt/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fiat?
Fiat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · at.
Do Americans and Brits say fiat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪæt/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.