How to pronounce wifelet
Say it like WYFE-lut. Wifelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYFE).
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- WYFE
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wifelet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wifelet
American and British speakers say wifelet in essentially the same way: /ˈwaɪflət/ in the US and /ˈwaɪflət/ in the UK.
British respelling: WYFE-lut.
What does wifelet mean?
- A wife.
- A wife who is of small stature.
- A long-term girlfriend; a mistress (the “other woman” in an extramarital relationship).
Where does wifelet come from?
From wife + -let (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying wifelet
How do you pronounce wifelet?
Say WYFE-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈwaɪflət/. In British English it is /ˈwaɪflət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wifelet?
Wifelet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WYFE). Broken into parts: WYFE · lut.
Do Americans and Brits say wifelet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwaɪflət/ and the British form is /ˈwaɪflət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.