How to pronounce gondolet
Say it like gon-duh-LET. Gondolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET).
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- gon
- duh
- LET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gondolet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep 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 gondolet
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: gon-duh-LET.
What does gondolet mean?
- A small gondola.
Where does gondolet come from?
From Italian gondoletta, diminutive of gondola.
Words that rhyme with gondolet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gondolet.
Questions about saying gondolet
How do you pronounce gondolet?
Say gon-duh-LET. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑndəˈlɛt/. In British English it is /ɡɒndəˈlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gondolet?
Gondolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LET). Broken into parts: gon · duh · LET.
Is gondolet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡɒndəˈlɛt/ (gon-duh-LET).