How to pronounce omelette
Say it like OM-lut. Omelette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM).
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- OM
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Omelette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OMSay 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 omelette
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OM-lit.
What does omelette mean?
- A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with other foodstuffs, for example cheese or chives.
- A form of shellcode that searches the address space for multiple small blocks of data ("eggs") and recombines them into a larger block to be executed.
- To make into an omelette.
Where does omelette come from?
First attested in 1611; borrowed from French omelette, see which for further etymology.
Words that rhyme with omelette
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Words that sound like omelette
Questions about saying omelette
How do you pronounce omelette?
Say OM-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑmlət/. In British English it is /ˈɒmlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in omelette?
Omelette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OM). Broken into parts: OM · lut.
Is omelette pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒmlɪt/ (OM-lit).
What words sound the same as omelette?
Omelette sounds the same as omelet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.