How to pronounce gantlet
Say it like GAWNT-lut. Gantlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWNT).
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- GAWNT
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gantlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gantlet mean?
- Alternative spelling of gauntlet.
- Alternative spelling of gauntlet.
Where does gantlet come from?
From Middle English gauntelett, gantlett, a borrowing from Old French gantelet (“gauntlet”).
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Words that rhyme with gantlet
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Questions about saying gantlet
How do you pronounce gantlet?
Say GAWNT-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɔntlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gantlet?
Gantlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAWNT). Broken into parts: GAWNT · lut.
What words sound the same as gantlet?
Gantlet sounds the same as gauntlet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.