How to pronounce rillet
Say it like RIL-it. Rillet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIL).
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- RIL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rillet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rillet
American and British speakers say rillet in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪlɪt/ in the US and /ˈrɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RIL-it.
What does rillet mean?
- A little rill.
Where does rillet come from?
From rill (“brook, rivulet, small stream”) + either -et or -let.
Words that rhyme with rillet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rillet.
Questions about saying rillet
How do you pronounce rillet?
Say RIL-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈrɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rillet?
Rillet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIL). Broken into parts: RIL · it.
Do Americans and Brits say rillet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈrɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.