How to pronounce gilet
Say it like ZHIL-ay. Gilet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHIL).
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- ZHIL
- ay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of gilet
American and British speakers say gilet in essentially the same way: /ˈʒɪleɪ/ in the US and /ˈʒiːleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZHEE-lay.
What does gilet mean?
- A sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck; specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.
Where does gilet come from?
Borrowed from French gilet (“vest, waistcoat”), from regional Italian gileccu (Calabria), gilecco (Genoa), gelecco (Naples), ggileccu (Sicily), etc.
Words that rhyme with gilet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gilet.
Questions about saying gilet
How do you pronounce gilet?
Say ZHIL-ay. The American pronunciation is /ˈʒɪleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈʒiːleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilet?
Gilet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZHIL). Broken into parts: ZHIL · ay.
Do Americans and Brits say gilet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʒɪleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈʒiːleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.