How to pronounce flageolet
Say it like flaj-uh-LET. Flageolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- flaj
- uh
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flageolet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flageolet
American and British speakers say flageolet in essentially the same way: /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/ in the US and /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: flaj-uh-LET.
What does flageolet mean?
- A type of small flute of the fipple family.
- A technique for playing stringed instrument that produces high-pitched overtones.
- A type of small light green kidney-shaped bean, common in France.
Where does flageolet come from?
Borrowed from French flageolet.
Words that rhyme with flageolet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flageolet.
Questions about saying flageolet
How do you pronounce flageolet?
Say flaj-uh-LET. The American pronunciation is /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/. In British English it is /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flageolet?
Flageolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: flaj · uh · LET.
Do Americans and Brits say flageolet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/ and the British form is /ˌflædʒəˈlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.