How to pronounce mantlet
Say it like MANT-lut. Mantlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANT).
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- MANT
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mantlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of mantlet
American and British speakers say mantlet in essentially the same way: /ˈmæntlət/ in the US and /ˈmæntlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: MANT-lut.
What does mantlet mean?
- A short sleeveless cloak or cape.
- A mantelletta.
Where does mantlet come from?
From Middle English mauntelet, from Old French mantelet, diminutive of mantel (“mantle”).
Questions about saying mantlet
How do you pronounce mantlet?
Say MANT-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæntlət/. In British English it is /ˈmæntlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mantlet?
Mantlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANT). Broken into parts: MANT · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say mantlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæntlət/ and the British form is /ˈmæntlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.