How to pronounce paillette
Say it like pa-LYET. Paillette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYET).
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- pa
- LYET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paillette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LYETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of paillette
American and British speakers say paillette in essentially the same way: /pæˈljɛt/ in the US and /pæˈljɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pa-LYET.
What does paillette mean?
- A sequin or spangle.
Where does paillette come from?
Borrowed from French paillette, from paille (“straw”) + -ette.
Words that rhyme with paillette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paillette.
Questions about saying paillette
How do you pronounce paillette?
Say pa-LYET. The American pronunciation is /pæˈljɛt/. In British English it is /pæˈljɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paillette?
Paillette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LYET). Broken into parts: pa · LYET.
Do Americans and Brits say paillette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pæˈljɛt/ and the British form is /pæˈljɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.