How to pronounce ringlet
Say it like RING-lut. Ringlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING).
- RING
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ringlet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ringlet
American and British speakers say ringlet in essentially the same way: /ˈrɪŋlət/ in the US and /ˈrɪŋlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: RING-lut.
What does ringlet mean?
- A small ring.
- A lock, tress.“Her hair was in ringlets.”
- Any of various butterflies with small rings on the wings, in the tribe Satyrini of the family Nymphalidae, such as Aphantopus hyperantus.
- To form into ringlets.
- To surround or encircle like a ringlet.
Where does ringlet come from?
From ring + -let. Compare Middle English ryngyl, ryngyll, rengel (“ringlet”).
Questions about saying ringlet
How do you pronounce ringlet?
Say RING-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪŋlət/. In British English it is /ˈrɪŋlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ringlet?
Ringlet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RING). Broken into parts: RING · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say ringlet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɪŋlət/ and the British form is /ˈrɪŋlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.