How to pronounce pistolet
Say it like PIS-tuh-lit. Pistolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS).
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- PIS
- tuh
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pistolet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- litKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pistolet
American and British speakers say pistolet in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪstəlɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɪstəlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIS-tuh-lit.
What does pistolet mean?
- A small pistol.
Where does pistolet come from?
From French pistolet.
Questions about saying pistolet
How do you pronounce pistolet?
Say PIS-tuh-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪstəlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪstəlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pistolet?
Pistolet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIS). Broken into parts: PIS · tuh · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say pistolet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪstəlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɪstəlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.