How to pronounce galette
Say it like guh-LET. Galette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- guh
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep 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 galette
American and British speakers say galette in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlɛt/ in the US and /ɡəˈlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LET.
What does galette mean?
- A type of flat, round cake from France.
Where does galette come from?
Borrowed from French galette.
Words that rhyme with galette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of galette.
Questions about saying galette
How do you pronounce galette?
Say guh-LET. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɛt/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galette?
Galette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: guh · LET.
Do Americans and Brits say galette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlɛt/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.