How to pronounce filets
Say it like fih-LAYZ. Filets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ).
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- fih
- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Filets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of filets
American and British speakers say filets in essentially the same way: /fɪˈleɪz/ in the US and /fɪˈleɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-LAYZ.
What does filets mean?
- plural of filet How to pronounce filet
Words that rhyme with filets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of filets.
Questions about saying filets
How do you pronounce filets?
Say fih-LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈleɪz/. In British English it is /fɪˈleɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in filets?
Filets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAYZ). Broken into parts: fih · LAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say filets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈleɪz/ and the British form is /fɪˈleɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.