How to pronounce poet
Say it like POH-ut. Poet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of poet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-it.
What does poet mean?
- a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
Words that rhyme with poet
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Questions about saying poet
How do you pronounce poet?
Say POH-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊət/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poet?
Poet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ut.
Is poet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpəʊɪt/ (POH-it).