How to pronounce lets
Say it like LETS. Lets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lets
American and British speakers say lets in essentially the same way: /lɛts/ in the US and /lɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LETS.
What does lets mean?
- plural of let How to pronounce let
- third-person singular simple present indicative of let How to pronounce let
Words that rhyme with lets
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lets.
Words that sound like lets
- let's
Questions about saying lets
How do you pronounce lets?
Say LETS. The American pronunciation is /lɛts/. In British English it is /lɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lets?
Lets is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LETS.
Do Americans and Brits say lets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛts/ and the British form is /lɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lets?
Lets sounds the same as let's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.