How to pronounce haslet
Say it like HAYZ-lit. Haslet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYZ).
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- HAYZ
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haslet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of haslet
American and British speakers say haslet in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪzlɪt/ in the US and /ˈheɪzlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAYZ-lit.
What does haslet mean?
- The internal organs of an animal, especially the heart and liver of a pig.
- A meatloaf made of these organs.
Where does haslet come from?
Inherited from Middle English hastelet, from Anglo-Norman hastilet (“roast meat”), diminutive of haste (“spear, spit, roast meat”), from Latin hasta (“spear”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying haslet
How do you pronounce haslet?
Say HAYZ-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪzlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈheɪzlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haslet?
Haslet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYZ). Broken into parts: HAYZ · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say haslet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪzlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈheɪzlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.