How to pronounce pikelet
Say it like PYKE-lut. Pikelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE).
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- PYKE
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pikelet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYKESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pikelet
American and British speakers say pikelet in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪklət/ in the US and /ˈpaɪklət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PYKE-lut.
What does pikelet mean?
- A thick type of sweet pancake.
- A thin crumpet.
Where does pikelet come from?
Derived from Welsh bara pyglyd (“pitchy [i.e.
Questions about saying pikelet
How do you pronounce pikelet?
Say PYKE-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪklət/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪklət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pikelet?
Pikelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PYKE). Broken into parts: PYKE · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say pikelet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪklət/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪklət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.