How to pronounce martlet
Say it like MART-lut. Martlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MART).
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- MART
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Martlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of martlet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAHT-lut.
What does martlet mean?
- A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow with stylized feet.
Where does martlet come from?
From Middle English martilet, probably a blend of martinet (“martin”; from Middle French martinet and Medieval Latin martineta) and Middle French merlet.
Questions about saying martlet
How do you pronounce martlet?
Say MART-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrtlət/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːtlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in martlet?
Martlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MART). Broken into parts: MART · lut.
Is martlet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːtlət/ (MAHT-lut).