How to pronounce willet
Say it like WIL-it. Willet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL).
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- WIL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Willet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of willet
American and British speakers say willet in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪlɪt/ in the US and /ˈwɪlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIL-it.
What does willet mean?
- Tringa semipalmata (or formerly Catoptrophorus semipalmatus), a large shorebird in the family Scolopacidae.
Where does willet come from?
Onomatopoeic, from the bird's cry ("pill-will-willet").
Words that rhyme with willet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of willet.
Questions about saying willet
How do you pronounce willet?
Say WIL-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwɪlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in willet?
Willet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIL). Broken into parts: WIL · it.
Do Americans and Brits say willet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈwɪlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.