How to pronounce inlet
Say it like IN-let. Inlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- let
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- letGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inlet
American and British speakers say inlet in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌlɛt/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌlɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-let.
What does inlet mean?
- A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.“We hit a bad chop at the inlet.”
- A passage that leads into a cavity.
- To let in; admit.
- To insert; inlay.
- To carve the wooden stock of a firearm so as to position the metal components in it.
Where does inlet come from?
From Middle English inlāte (“inlet, entrance”), from inleten (“to let in”), equivalent to in- + let.
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Questions about saying inlet
How do you pronounce inlet?
Say IN-let. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌlɛt/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌlɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inlet?
Inlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · let.
Do Americans and Brits say inlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌlɛt/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌlɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.