How to pronounce filet
Say it like FIL-ay. Filet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce filet. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FIL
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of filet
American and British speakers say filet in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪleɪ/ in the US and /ˈfɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-it.
What does filet mean?
- Alternative spelling of fillet.
- Alternative spelling of fillet.
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Words that sound like filet
Questions about saying filet
How do you pronounce filet?
Say FIL-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filet?
Filet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say filet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as filet?
Filet sounds the same as fillet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.