How to pronounce maillot
Say it like my-YOH. Maillot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH).
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- my
- YOH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maillot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- YOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of maillot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-YOH.
What does maillot mean?
- A one-piece swimsuit (for women).
- A leotard or tights of stretchable jersey fabric, generally worn by dancers, gymnasts or cyclists.
Where does maillot come from?
Borrowed from French maillot (“shirt, leotard”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with maillot
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Questions about saying maillot
How do you pronounce maillot?
Say my-YOH. The American pronunciation is /maɪˈjoʊ/. In British English it is /maɪˈjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maillot?
Maillot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (YOH). Broken into parts: my · YOH.
Is maillot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /maɪˈjəʊ/ (my-YOH).