How to pronounce inlets
Say it like IN-lets. Inlets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- lets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inlets 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.
- letsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of inlets
American and British speakers say inlets in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnˌlɛts/ in the US and /ˈɪnˌlɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-lets.
What does inlets mean?
- plural of inlet How to pronounce inlet
Questions about saying inlets
How do you pronounce inlets?
Say IN-lets. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌlɛts/. In British English it is /ˈɪnˌlɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inlets?
Inlets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · lets.
Do Americans and Brits say inlets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnˌlɛts/ and the British form is /ˈɪnˌlɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.