How to pronounce wallet
Say it like WAW-lut. Wallet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wallet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wallet
American and British speakers say wallet in essentially the same way: /ˈwɔlət/ in the US and /ˈwɒlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WOL-it.
What does wallet mean?
- a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
Where does wallet come from?
From Middle English walet (“a bag, knapsack”), of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying wallet
How do you pronounce wallet?
Say WAW-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔlət/. In British English it is /ˈwɒlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wallet?
Wallet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say wallet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɔlət/ and the British form is /ˈwɒlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.