How to pronounce figlet
Say it like FIG-lut. Figlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG).
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- FIG
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Figlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of figlet
American and British speakers say figlet in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪɡlət/ in the US and /ˈfɪɡlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIG-lut.
What does figlet mean?
- A small fig.
Where does figlet come from?
From fig + -let.
Questions about saying figlet
How do you pronounce figlet?
Say FIG-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪɡlət/. In British English it is /ˈfɪɡlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in figlet?
Figlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIG). Broken into parts: FIG · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say figlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪɡlət/ and the British form is /ˈfɪɡlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.