How to pronounce pelmet
Say it like PEL-mit. Pelmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- mit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelmet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- mitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pelmet
American and British speakers say pelmet in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛlmɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɛlmɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-mit.
What does pelmet mean?
- A decorative item that is placed above a window to hide the curtain mechanisms, visually similar to a cornice or valance.
Where does pelmet come from?
Perhaps a modification of French palmette.
Questions about saying pelmet
How do you pronounce pelmet?
Say PEL-mit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛlmɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlmɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelmet?
Pelmet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · mit.
Do Americans and Brits say pelmet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛlmɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛlmɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.