How to pronounce mallet
Say it like MAL-it. Mallet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mallet
American and British speakers say mallet in essentially the same way: /ˈmælɪt/ in the US and /ˈmælɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-it.
What does mallet mean?
- A type of hammer with a larger-than-usual head made of wood, rubber or similar non-iron material, used by woodworkers for driving a tool, such as a chisel. A kind of maul.“Carpenters use mallets for assembling.”
- A weapon resembling the tool, but typically much larger.
- A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.
- To beat or strike with, or as if with, a mallet.
Where does mallet come from?
Inherited from Middle English maylet, borrowed from Old French maillet, from mail + -et.
Questions about saying mallet
How do you pronounce mallet?
Say MAL-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmælɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallet?
Mallet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · it.
Do Americans and Brits say mallet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmælɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.