How to pronounce stilettos
Say it like stuh-LET-ohz. Stilettos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET).
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- stuh
- LET
- ohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stilettos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of stilettos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: stuh-LET-ohz.
What does stilettos mean?
- plural of stiletto How to pronounce stiletto
Questions about saying stilettos
How do you pronounce stilettos?
Say stuh-LET-ohz. The American pronunciation is /stəˈlɛtoʊz/. In British English it is /stəˈlɛtəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stilettos?
Stilettos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LET). Broken into parts: stuh · LET · ohz.
Is stilettos 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 /stəˈlɛtəʊz/ (stuh-LET-ohz).