How to pronounce sharklet
Say it like SHAR-klit. Sharklet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR).
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- SHAR
- klit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sharklet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- klitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sharklet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-klit.
What does sharklet mean?
- A small or young shark.
- An Airbus-branded blended winglet design.
Where does sharklet come from?
From shark + -let; aviation sense from the similarity to the dorsal fin of a shark.
Questions about saying sharklet
How do you pronounce sharklet?
Say SHAR-klit. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑrklɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːklɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sharklet?
Sharklet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAR). Broken into parts: SHAR · klit.
Is sharklet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈʃɑːklɪt/ (SHAH-klit).