How to pronounce flechette
Say it like flay-SHET. Flechette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET).
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- flay
- SHET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flechette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- flayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- SHETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of flechette
American and British speakers say flechette in essentially the same way: /fleɪˈʃɛt/ in the US and /fleɪˈʃɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: flay-SHET.
What does flechette mean?
- A small sharp antipersonnel projectile, used as shrapnel, fired from a shotgun, or scattered from an aircraft.
- The game of lawn darts.
Where does flechette come from?
From French fléchette (“small arrow”), diminutive of flèche (“arrow”).
Words that rhyme with flechette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flechette.
Questions about saying flechette
How do you pronounce flechette?
Say flay-SHET. The American pronunciation is /fleɪˈʃɛt/. In British English it is /fleɪˈʃɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flechette?
Flechette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SHET). Broken into parts: flay · SHET.
Do Americans and Brits say flechette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fleɪˈʃɛt/ and the British form is /fleɪˈʃɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.