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