How to pronounce nunlet
Say it like NUHN-lut. Nunlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN).
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- NUHN
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nunlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nunlet
American and British speakers say nunlet in essentially the same way: /ˈnʌnlət/ in the US and /ˈnʌnlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: NUHN-lut.
What does nunlet mean?
- Any of several species of puffbirds in the genus Nonnula.
Where does nunlet come from?
From nun + -let.
Questions about saying nunlet
How do you pronounce nunlet?
Say NUHN-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʌnlət/. In British English it is /ˈnʌnlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nunlet?
Nunlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUHN). Broken into parts: NUHN · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say nunlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnʌnlət/ and the British form is /ˈnʌnlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.